Estimator (Construction Industry)

Neoc_People • Other • Roodepoort, South Africa • 6h ago

Key Responsibilities:

Accurately estimate projects of varying scales, preparing comprehensive tender documents, including health and safety requirements where applicable.
Handle client queries and questionnaires related to tender documents, drawings, or bills of quantities (BOQ).
Maintain professional and friendly verbal communication with clients and ensure written correspondence is correctly laid out in business English.
Prepare standardized enquiry quotations, BOQs, and tender documents.
Follow up on client queries, progress of projects, and resubmit documentation as necessary.
Collaborate with the Contracts Department and Contracts Manager to ensure alignment on project quantities and design drawings.
Liaise with the Costing Department for project cost evaluations, when required.
Work closely with the Drawing Department to ensure client designs are consistent with the original quotation, noting additional work if needed.
Prepare technical reports to accompany quotations or enquiries, ensuring correctness and timeliness.
Conduct quantity surveying tasks as needed, including final account preparation.
Follow up on maintenance test enquiries and other leads to secure additional business.
Promote the company positively and professionally in all interactions.
Perform any additional tasks required to ensure the smooth execution of estimating duties and the effective operation of the business.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:
- Relevant degree or certification in Quantity Surveying, Estimation, or a related field.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in project estimation, quantity surveying, and preparing tender documents.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work with various departments, including costing, design, and contracts.
- Competence in preparing technical reports and handling client relations.

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