Construction Senior Estimator

Cosmopolitan Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property development in South Africa seeks a Senior Estimator to manage cost assessments for construction projects. This position requires a strong background in quantity surveying and over 10 years of experience in the construction sector, alongside proficiency in relevant software. Join a dynamic team focused on quality and innovation, contributing to successful project outcomes.

Benefits

Excellent work experience

Job stability

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience in the construction/engineering environment.
• Experience with construction costing software required.
• A relevant post-graduate degree is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess costs for upcoming construction projects.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, and material costs.

Skills

Understanding of contract law

Background in quantity surveying

Basic financial reporting

Knowledge of construction methods

Familiarity with SHEQ legislation

Basic industrial relations

Education

BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying

Relevant post-grad degree

Tools

CCS (Construction Costing Software)

Candy's QTO

Job description

Job category : Construction, Design, Architecture and Property

Location : Johannesburg

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : No

Introduction

Cosmopolitan Projects and Central Developments Property Group has been developing property for 32 years and has delivered more than 79 units to date.

Through constant innovation, attention to every detail in the development process, and a strong focus on quality and value for money, the group has established itself as a market leader in South Africa's residential housing sector, offering its employees excellent work experience, job stability, and career growth.

Opportunity

Are you an entrepreneurial thinker who is passionate about business and wants to improve people's lives?

Then this is your chance to join our dynamic company.

Position

We are seeking a Senior Estimator to accurately assess the costs of upcoming construction projects, including labor, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

1. A BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying or NDip in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification.
2. A relevant post-grad degree is advantageous.
3. Minimum 10 years related experience in the construction / engineering environment.
4. Experience with software such as CCS (Construction Costing Software) and Candy's QTO.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of contract law and insurance.
• Background in quantity surveying.
• Basic financial reporting and cash management skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods, outputs, programming, and scheduling.
• Familiarity with SHEQ legislation and application.
• Basic industrial relations and relevant labor legislation.
• Understanding construction production timeframes and constraints.