Cost Estimator

Greenro Solutions Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical engineering sector is seeking an Estimator to calculate and prepare bids for electrical and engineering tender projects. The role involves assessing project feasibility, preparing competitive bids, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering and experience in cost estimation and proposal management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of estimating experience on industrial electrical projects.
• Experience in reading and analysing RFPs and RFQs.
• Experience in reading and analysing technical requirements and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Calculate costs for materials, labor, and equipment for installations.
• Develop and submit competitive project bids.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Proposals Management

Electrical Engineering

Request for Quotation (RFQ)

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Motor Control Centres (MCC)

SCADA

PLC

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

ND in Electrical Engineering

B-Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Matric (Grade 12), ND in Electrical Engineering (Compulsory). B-Tech in Electrical Engineering (Advantage). ECSA Membership / Member of a Professional Body (Advantage).

PREFFERED MEMBERSHIPS: Project Management Accreditation, ECSA Membership & Member of a Professional Body (Advantage).

JOB PURPOSE:

Calculate and estimate costs 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of formal estimating experience on industrial electrical projects.
• 3-5 years experience in reading and analysing requests for proposal (RFPs) and requests for quotation (RFQs).
• 3-5 years experience in reading and analysing technical requirements and drawings.

Required Skills:

• Cost Estimation
• Proposals Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Request for Quotation (RFQ)
• Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Motor Control Centres (MCC)
• SCADA
• PLC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Assessment:

Analyze blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine the tender requirements of a project.

Analyse requirements, drawings, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates.

Develop and submit competitive project bids, ensuring all estimates align with project guidelines and profitability goals.

Cost Estimation:

Calculate the costs of materials, labor, and equipment needed for electrical installations, including wire lengths, outlet placements, and fixture types and costs.

Conduct cost analyses to ensure project profitability.

Bid Preparation:

Plan, architect, and control the submission of large proposal and tender documents, ensuring deadlines are met and proposals are competitive.

Build proposal/tender documents from existing content in collaboration with the engineering, sales, and projects teams, and management.

Update and improve existing generic content and write new content for future proposals.

Understand design and installation requirements from documents such as drawings and specifications.

Collaboration:

Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to define project scopes, timelines, and budgets.

Liaise with customers, partners, and suppliers to understand requirements and maintain strong relationships.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all electrical designs and estimates comply with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Risk Analysis:

Identify potential risks and challenges in projects and propose mitigation solutions.