Construction Estimator

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction Engineering
Reference: 9917 AV

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Exceed Human Resource Consultants (Pty) Ltd

To develop accurate, fully compliant and competitive tenders by ensuring timeous, accurate and comprehensive preparation and completion of tender submission documents according to the tender requirements.
Searching for relevant tenders on various platforms.
Attend tender inspections and assess the scope of work and risks.
Review project drawings and specifications to determine scope of work.
Prepare quotation requests.
Quantity take-off from drawings to evaluate accuracy of Bill of Quantities when tendering.
Compare and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Accurately complete and submit tenders by applying estimating practices within deadlines, to secure profitable contracts.
Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors following successful award of tender.
Hand off project and proposals to Operations Teams following the successful award of tender.
Maintain records and electronic filing system for each tender.
Continuously update the Supplier and Subcontractor database with new vendors.

Candidate Requirements

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 of 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 risk and/or gains.
Ability to do take offs and prepare sub-contracting and buying schedules
Implement and manage tender buying for materials and sub-contracting packages
Able to, from time to time travel to site inspections for tenders which may include overnight stay.
Strong working knowledge of civil, roads, structural (concrete), mechanical and electrical discipline and the capacity to understand unique project requirements

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