Estimating Manager/Senior Estimator - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established building contractor in Cape Town, seeks an experienced Estimating Manager / Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function and oversee tenders across a range of construction projects.

You will own the estimating process from tender review through submission, manage three junior estimators, and ensure pricing and tender documents meet required standards in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• 10–20 years’ experience in the building construction industry.
• Proven ability to prepare and manage tenders independently from start to finish using Candy / CCS.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JBCC contracts.
• Experience with government and private-sector projects.
• Previous experience leading an estimating team and overseeing the full estimating function.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete estimating and tendering process.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and bills of quantities.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing schedules and tender submissions using Candy / CCS.
• Assess project costs, risks and commercial considerations.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements and contractual conditions.
• Lead and mentor a team of three estimating support staff.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and competitive tender submissions.

Skills

Tendering management

Cost estimation

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Contract knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Candy / CCS

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established building contractor in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager / Senior Estimator to lead its estimating function and oversee the preparation of competitive, accurate tenders across a range of construction projects.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the estimating process from initial tender review through to final submission, while managing a small support team and ensuring that all pricing and tender documentation meet the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete estimating and tendering process.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and bills of quantities.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing schedules and tender submissions using Candy / CCS.
• Assess project costs, risks and commercial considerations.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements and contractual conditions.
• Lead and mentor a team of three estimating support staff.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and competitive tender submissions.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field.
• 10–20 years’ experience in the building construction industry.
• Proven ability to prepare and manage tenders independently from start to finish using Candy / CCS.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JBCC contracts.
• Experience with both government and private-sector projects.
• Previous experience leading an estimating team and overseeing the full estimating function.
• Strong commercial, analytical, organisational and leadership skills.

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.