Estimator Boiler Construction

Dawning Truth; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering firm seeks a boiler construction estimator responsible for pricing and estimating boiler parts and labor. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and ideally hold a qualification as a boilermaker. Key responsibilities include estimating designs, managing subcontractors, and creating Bills of Quantities, while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Make a difference

Work with a leading multinational engineering firm

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in constructing and maintaining boilers or equivalent.
• Strong preference for a qualified boilermaker.
• Experience leading bids and tenders (preferably 2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Estimate new boiler designs and refurbishments.
• Read and understand technical drawings.
• Create and price Bills of Quantities.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solver

Team Player

Planning and Coordination

Education

BSc, BEng, T4, BTech or S4 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Estimating software (Candy Estimating)

Job description

Top engineering firm seeks boiler construction estimator.

Estimate boiler parts and labour pricing for boiler construction and refurbishment.

Non-Negotiables (We will check)

• Analytical (Problem Solver) – Self Starter, independent worker.
• Driven by deliverables.
• Self Starter – self motivated – goal driven.
• Ethical – Business (Clear criminal and credit check – position involves financial accountability).
• Team Player.
• Must have 3 -5 years experience specifically constructing and maintaining boilers.

Very strong preference for a qualified boilermaker.

Or equivalent experience. In-depth knowledge of the components in boilers (preferably water tube boilers). Experience in leading and preparing bids and tenders (preferably 2+ years). Excellent planning and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate new boiler designs and refurbishments.
• Read and understand technical drawings.
• Create and Price Bills of Quantities.
• Labour and Resource Estimation.
• Manage Margins.
• Manage Subcontractors, Request for Quotes, Work Completion, and Quality.
• Use estimating software such as Candy Estimating.
• Lead and prepare bids and tenders.
• Take a leading role in new tenders and bid for new projects.

Background and Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in constructing and maintaining boilers or equivalent.
• Strong preference for a qualified boilermaker.
• Experience with water tube boilers preferred.
• BSc, BEng, T4, BTech or S4 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven track record in boiler construction and maintenance (references will be checked).
• 2+ years experience in boiler estimating and bid completion or closely equivalent.
• Project management experience is strongly advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player.

Personality and Skills

• Moderate Driver – Ambitious, Results Oriented, Go-getter.
• Moderate Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data, and fact-based decision making.
• Moderate to High Administrative – Good with procedures, processes, and best practices.
• Advantageous – Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.

Benefits and Details

• Leading multinational engineering firm.
• Make a difference.
• Reports to: Head Proposals.
• Location: Johannesburg East Rand.
• Salary: Market Related, in the range of R40K to R48K per month. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.