Hybrid Senior Electrical Estimator - Drive Profitable Bids

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Polokwane, Limpopo, to prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical installations and drive profitable bids. The role supports on-site collaboration with a hybrid work arrangement.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in electrical estimating, read complex drawings, and use Accubid/PlanSwift/Bluebeam with MS Office. Regional codes knowledge is essential for successful bids.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in contracting.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in estimating software (Accubid/PlanSwift/Bluebeam) and MS Office.
• Hybrid role with on-site client meetings in Polokwane.
• Knowledge of local building codes and electrical regulations in Limpopo.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other docs to prepare cost estimates for electrical projects.
• Quantify labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for bids.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and gather estimating data.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients to clarify scope and ensure bid accuracy.
• Prepare detailed bid packages and tender submissions.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost information and unit pricing.
• Review project changes and assess cost impact of variations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Accubid

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Polokwane, Limpopo, to prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical installations and drive profitable bids. The role supports on-site collaboration with a hybrid work arrangement.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in electrical estimating, read complex drawings, and use Accubid/PlanSwift/Bluebeam with MS Office. Regional codes knowledge is essential for successful bids.