Estimator

MECS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS is recruiting for an Estimator with experience in Oil, Gas and Power, Petrochemical, or similar sectors to support our client in project execution. Location: Midrand, Gauteng. This contract role focuses on delivering timely and accurate estimates and related documentation.

Responsibilities include defining scope and methodology with the Chief Estimator, producing and reviewing estimates, presenting notes for reviews, and coordinating with Project Managers to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Min 4 years working experience in a relevant industry environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word.
• Desirable: Professional registration with SACQSP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and agree with the Chief Estimator, or Manager, Project Controls as applicable, the scope, basis and methodology of any estimate to be undertaken.
• Produce the estimate based on the agreed methodology and job specifications.
• Review each estimate with the Chief Estimator or Manager, Project Controls, to confirm that correct estimating methodology has been used and agree the quality and accuracy of the estimate and contingency levels if appropriate.
• Preparation and presentation of estimating notes and all other documents required for departmental, management and client reviews.
• Preparation and maintenance of specific project and proposal statistics.
• Assist the Cost Engineer when required in the preparation of contract variations and trends.
• Liaise closely with the other operating departments to ensure the timely release of information in order to meet proposal/estimate deadlines.
• Ensure that project feedback is properly analyzed to assess the accuracy and consistency of ongoing estimating activity.
• Co-ordinate with Project Manager and other Departments to ensure all required technical and commercial input to the estimate is obtained.

Education

National Diploma in Engineering or Quantity Surveying

BSC Engineering Degree or Quantity Surveying

Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

Job description

Estimator Position

Reference: JHB011721-MJ-1

Our client is currently recruiting for an Estimator with experience in the Oil, Gas and Power (OGP); Petrochemical, or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our client in the execution of projects.

Contract position
Location: Midrand, Gauteng

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review and agree with the Chief Estimator, or Manager, Project Controls as applicable, the scope, basis and methodology of any estimate to be undertaken.
• Produce the estimate based on the agreed methodology and job specifications.
• Review each estimate with the Chief Estimator or Manager, Project Controls, to confirm that correct estimating methodology has been used and agree the quality and accuracy of the estimate and contingency levels if appropriate.
• Preparation and presentation of estimating notes and all other documents required for departmental, management and client reviews.
• Preparation and maintenance of specific project and proposal statistics.
• Assist the Cost Engineer when required in the preparation of contract variations and trends.
• Liaise closely with the other operating departments to ensure the timely release of information in order to meet proposal/estimate deadlines.
• Ensure that project feedback is properly analyzed to assess the accuracy and consistency of ongoing estimating activity.
• Co-ordinate with Project Manager and other Departments to ensure all required technical and commercial input to the estimate is obtained.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• BSC Engineering Degree or Quantity Surveying or equivalent (Desirable)
• Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (Desirable)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Min 4 years working experience in a relevant industry environment
• MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word