Reference: 9917 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers
Job Description: Responsibilities include:
- Searching for relevant tenders on various platforms.
- Attending tender inspections and assessing the scope of work and risks.
- Reviewing project drawings and specifications to determine scope of work.
- Preparing quotation requests.
- Conducting quantity take-off from drawings to evaluate accuracy of Bill of Quantities when tendering.
- Comparing and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Accurately completing and submitting tenders by applying estimating practices within deadlines to secure profitable contracts.
- Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors following successful award of tender.
- Handing off project and proposals to Operations Teams following the successful award of tender.
- Maintaining records and an electronic filing system for each tender.
- Continuously updating the Supplier and Subcontractor database with new vendors.
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include:
- Degree/diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
- At least 5 years’ experience as an Estimator at a medium to large construction company.
- Minimum 5 years’ on-site experience in the construction industry, preferably in the Roads and Earthworks and/or Township services industries.
- Advanced proficiency in CCS estimating and planning modules.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word & Outlook) and Adobe.
- Sound knowledge of standard contract documentation (GCC, NEC, FIDIC, JBCC) and specifications (SANS/COLTO/COTO).
- Ability to review the tender documentation and identify any potential risks and/or gains.
- Ability to perform take-offs and prepare sub-contracting and buying schedules.
- Implementing and managing tender buying for materials and sub-contracting packages.
- Able to travel to site inspections for tenders, which may include overnight stays.
How to Apply: - Email your comprehensive CV to .
- If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered to avoid duplicity on our system.
- We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
- Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.
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