Role: Junior Estimator Location : Durban KZN
Experience: - Min 3 years experience in the Glass & Aluminium industry,
- Must be computer literate, and have experience on CSS
- Must have engineering site experience in power plant or heavy industrial projects, or similar
- Must be able to read and understand mechanical and/or construction designs and assembly drawings (structural or mechanical)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Ability to manage deadlines
- Own vehicle and valid driver's license
Desired Skills: Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Analyse and interpret tenders for a better understanding, provide best technical and financial solutions
- Understand requirements of the terms and conditions, scope of work, associated risks, tender complexity
- Accurately take off quantities from drawings or any other document provided
- Obtain programme from planner, evaluate, challenge and adapt cost estimate to programme (link programme to BOQ)
- Liaise with construction to confirm proper understanding of scope and test cost estimate derived with construction
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for complete installations based on approach selected, and any contractual requirements within required time
- Preparing the BOQs/Pricing Schedules in accordance with the project requirements
- Prepare and issue of subcontract enquiries (liaising within the technical/procurement/plant departments as required) to ensure accurate costs are received to maximise the opportunity for improved margins
- Responsible for preparing the cost estimate summary for all disciplines and presenting outcome at bid approval meeting
- Liaise with commercial specialist to incorporate all commercial qualifications or clarifications and further verifications.
- Present completed estimate to management for cost review of tender
- Maintain and update company cost data within the computer estimating system (master file)
- Estimating accurately on projects including preparation of enquiry/ tender documents with health and safety requirements
- Client liaison regarding queries on drawings or items on BOQ, progress on projects and re-submitting documentation
- Preparation of quotation, bill of quantity and tender format
- Preparing technical reports
- Final account preparation when required