Cost Estimator
4 weeks ago
Estimator Position Overview:
The Estimator is tasked with generating cost projections for budgetary and tender submissions related to energy infrastructure projects. The primary responsibilities encompass the following:
- Creating initial cost assessments based on architectural plans and client specifications.
- Formulating spreadsheets to calculate labor and material costs to meet tender specifications.
- Drafting tenders and proposals for submission.
- Exploring contract and cost alternatives to ensure profitable and sustainable bids.
- Interpreting technical drawings and plans to facilitate precise estimating and pricing.
- Conducting thorough reviews of engineering schematics.
- Providing insights and assistance in the formulation of supply and subcontract agreements as needed.
- Evaluating contract performance to identify more effective contractual strategies.
- Preparing responses for clients post-submission to clarify any outstanding issues.
- Identifying, assessing, and recommending potential contractual opportunities.
- Contributing to the enhancement of policies and systems for tender and proposal estimating.
- Compiling historical data from ongoing projects.
- Reviewing tender documentation and estimates to create a detailed list of assumptions and qualifications.
- Documenting reviews and lessons learned from unsuccessful tenders.
- Assembling handover packages for successful tenders to the project execution team.
- Participating in regular project commercial progress meetings and providing support.
Ideal Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a focus on results and timelines. The successful candidate will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in fields such as:
- Quantity Surveying
- Project Management
- Civil or Construction Engineering (Diploma or Degree)
- A minimum of three years of experience in estimating.
- Proven knowledge of relevant work stream categories, along with industry experience and essential skill sets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- A solid understanding of the construction process.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant in-house software.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills that motivate individuals and teams.
- A commitment to quality and precision in all tasks undertaken.
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