Cost Estimator (Engineering Projects)

Tyron Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Cost Estimator experienced in the construction and engineering industry. The role involves preparing estimates, checking contractor quotes, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, proficiency in MS Office, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Construction/Engineering Industry.
• Own transport and flexibility to work longer hours during Projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering estimates and perform cost reporting.
• Assist in Final Account Verification.
• Administer Contract Variation Orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost Estimating

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Btech degree or Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Cost Accounting qualification

Tools

WinQS

DimX

SAP

Estimating Software

Adobe

Job description

Cost Estimator (Engineering Projects) required in Cape Town.

Are you detail-oriented and numerically sharp with experience in cost estimating? Our client in Cape Town Foreshore needs assistance within their project management department. This entails checking quotes from contractors, collating timesheets for labour quoting purposes, updating budgets and preparing cost estimations.

Own transport is essential due to project requirements.

Normal hours: 07:00 – 15:00.
Project hours: 07:00 – 19:00, including public holidays and weekends (paid overtime).
Projects range from 40 to 90 days, three times a year.

Requirements:

• Btech degree or Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying, or Cost Accounting qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Construction/Engineering Industry
• NB: Own transport and flexibility to work longer hours during Projects
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• WinQS, DimX, SAP, Estimating Software experience – advantageous
• Adobe – advantageous
• Attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare engineering estimates and perform cost reporting
• Assist in Final Account Verification (check contractor quotations against contract rates)
• Set up enquiry BOQ’s from a scope of work
• Adjudication of tenders
• Manage enquiries for tender purposes
• Prepare Contract BOQ’s
• Administer Contract Variation Orders
• Conduct site measures
• Process interim payments