SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR
PERMANENT POSITION : HEAD OFFICE, WESTERN CAPE
Job Summary :
The Senior Civil Engineering Estimator plays a critical role in tendering, contract negotiations and client relationships. This individual fulfils a senior position within the Company and reports directly to the MD and Directors of the Company.
Duties / Responsibilities :
Tendering :
- Identifying and evaluating suitable tenders for the Company, taking into consideration Company resources and profitability margins
- Compiling cost estimates using input date from the Tender Assistants
- Identifying all potential cost hazards and risks and communicating these ahead of tender submissions
- Preparing work plans for tenders
- Presenting complete tender cost estimates to the Managing Director for signoff
- Submitting tenders to Clients
- Ensuring the Company tenders competitively
- Chair regular tender adjudication meetings
Contract Negotiations :
Conduct meetings with prospective clientsManage post-tender negotiations and appointments with ClientsDetermining tender cost parameters and communicating this to Site Management and QS Teams to ensure projects remain on budgetEducation and Experience :
PR Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS)At least 12 – 15 years’ experience within an estimating position in a civil engineering construction environmentRequired Skills / Abilities :
Excellent English verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical, numerical, planning and negotiation skillsContract knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC and FIDI contract suitesExperience working with CANDY / CSSExcellent MS Excel SkillsValid Drivers Licence and prepared to travel as and when required.Salary : Highly negotiable based on experience