Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator

Mass Staffing Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Staffing Projects in Johannesburg seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator with a minimum of five years’ technical experience to develop professional tenders for E&I projects. The role requires a diploma or degree in Engineering or Management, and solid knowledge of construction contracts.

You will prepare estimates, study tender documents and drawings, ensure accurate material take-offs and cost analyses, perform site visits as needed, and maintain complete, traceable files in line

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years technical experience in electrical and instrumentation tenders.
• Diploma or degree in Engineering or Management.
• Strong construction and engineering contractual knowledge.
• Proficient with MS Office and CCS (Candy).

Responsibilities

• Prepare Electrical and Instrumentation estimates as directed.
• Carefully study tender documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Scrutinise the overall accuracy of the materials take-off, bills of quantities and specifications issued by the engineering department.
• Prepare material take-off for the E&I scope for proposals when there is no support available from engineering if the situation arises.
• Preparation of commercial adjudication of materials, equipment, and subcontract
• Preparation of complete cost estimate in accordance with company work instructions by applying norms and procedures.
• Participate in the introduction of new techniques in estimating.
• Conduct site visits as and when required.
• Ensure that detailed spreadsheets are completed and that an accurate bid analysis is carried out on all quotations received. Ensure all files are maintained as per company quality assurance procedures and full traceability maintained.
• Any other guidance as given by the Estimating Manager or his designate.

Skills

Tender development

E&I knowledge

Contract knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma/degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

CCS (Candy)

Job description

A medium sized construction company with offices in Johannesburg are looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator

• Minimum of 5 years technical experience and proven ability to develop professional tenders in electrical and instrumentation (E&I) projects.
• Completed diploma / degree in Engineering / Management.
• Must have good construction and engineering contractual knowledge.
• Must be computer literate, specifically with MS Office Suite and CCS (Candy).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare Electrical and Instrumentation estimates as directed.
• Carefully study tender documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Scrutinise the overall accuracy of the materials take-off, bills of quantities and specifications issued by the engineering department.
• Prepare material take-off for the E&I scope for proposals when there is no support available from engineering if the situation arises.
• Preparation of commercial adjudication of materials, equipment, and subcontract
• Preparation of complete cost estimate in accordance with company work instructions by applying norms and procedures.
• Participate in the introduction of new techniques in estimating.
• Conduct site visits as and when required.
• Ensure that detailed spreadsheets are completed and that an accurate bid analysis is carried out on all quotations received. Ensure all files are maintained as per company quality assurance procedures and full traceability maintained.
• Any other guidance as given by the Estimating Manager or his designate.

Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator Johannesburg