Cost Estimator

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Calculate and estimate cost for Electrical & Engineering tender projects. Bidding on or determining the price of electrical / industrial tenders / projects. This role is crucial in determining project feasibility, preparing competitive bids, and ensuring profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric (Grade 12)
• ND in Electrical Engineering

PROFFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PREFFERED

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Benefits

Requirements

EXPERIENCE 3-5 years’ Experience of formal estimating and pricing bids and proposal experience in an electrical engineering environment, industrial electrical projects and tenders, including experience with Motor Control Centers (MCC) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) projects. 3.5 years’ Experience in reading and analysing requests for proposal (RFPs) and requests for quotation (RFQs). Experience with reading and analyzing technical requirements and drawings, with knowledge of Variable Speed Drives and SCADA systems. Experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry (Advantage) REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills using English language sufficient to perform job functions Able to work in a fast-paced environment Flexibility to work overtime / weekends, as required Demonstrated ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers Strong technical mindset and able to read and interpret technical data and translate to others Highly numerate with the ability to research, assemble manage and manipulate numerical information Knowledge of estimating techniques Results & deadline orientated and organized with the ability to deliver Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical