Objective:
Responsible for estimating the full cost for capital and repair projects, with specific focus on the repair department.
Duties & Responsibilities
Operations:
- Utilize technical drawings, specifications, and other relevant information to accurately estimate the cost of projects involving heavy manufacturing processes, including cutting, bending, chamfering, boiler making, and welding.
- Analyse material requirements based on project specifications, considering material type, thickness, and quantity.
- Conduct detailed cost analysis for labour, materials, equipment & overhead to determine project costs accurately.
- Prepare comprehensive/competitive scope of work documents for projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements and company standards.
- Identify and assess potential risks and uncertainties associated with project estimates, proposing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services, negotiating favourable terms and conditions to optimize project costs.
- Facilitate and document kick-off meetings and close-off meetings for all repair projects.
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation of estimates, including cost breakdowns, assumptions, and supporting data.
- Continuously evaluate and improve estimating processes and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness.
General:
- Update PMO with status reports on quoting.
- Work closely with the Commercial department regarding all related aspects.
- Undertake site/factory visits to ascertain a deeper understanding of project scopes of work.
- Any other supplementary task or duty that's reasonably necessary to carry out the main function or duty of the job.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Education & Training:
- NQF Level 5 in a related field (Operations/Engineering) advantageous.
- Qualified artisan (Boiler making/Welding) training/work in a suitable past position.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Minimum Experience Indicator: 5 years experience in a similar position.
- Piece part creation knowledge, exposure and experience.
- Fabrication methods and input knowledge, exposure and experience.
- ISO & OSHAS systems knowledge, exposure and experience | Project management insights.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work on own initiative & time management.
- Knowledge of technical drawing interpretation.
- Be able to see context across units & systems.
- Demonstrate operational initiative & acumen.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages & PC strong.
- Physically fit & able to walk around for long periods.
- Can interact effectively with a diverse population.
- Able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Converting fabrication needs into human efforts.
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