ESTIMATOR - CAPE TOWN

Pro Tem; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Tem is seeking an experienced estimator based in Cape Town to manage full-cycle recruitment and develop cost estimations for projects. Candidates should have 3-5 years of expertise in signage estimation and proven financial acumen.

The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional teamwork, is detail-oriented, and proficient in MS Office. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience as an estimator.
• Proven knowledge in costing of manufacturing and installation expenses.
• Strong financial acumen with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategy.
• Prepare estimations for project costs and vendor selection.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Signage estimation

Costing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategy
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current and/or future projects/ products.
• Consult with vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimations and resolve challenges.
• Prepare estimations used by management for purposes such as planning and organizing.
• Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time cost, material and labour estimations.
• Prepare estimations for use in selecting vendors and/ or subcontractors.
• Set-up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Keep records of customer interactions and/ or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, orcomments as well as actions taken.

Requirements

• At least 3 - 5 years of experience as an estimator
• Experience in signage and printing estimation (essential)
• Proven knowledge and experience in costing of manufacturing, material and installation expenses
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, in a fast-paced environment that is deadline driven
• Excellent communication skills including documentation management
• Experience in operational costing and budgeting
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Financial acumen with a commercial awareness