Remote Lead Estimator: Construction Bids & Leadership

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Estimator in South Africa to oversee the full estimation lifecycle for diverse construction projects. You will lead a team of estimators, review plans, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has a degree in CM/QS/Engineering and at least seven years of cost estimation experience, including leadership. This fully remote role supports projects nationwide across SA.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of construction cost estimation experience, 2+ years in leadership.
• Experience estimating diverse projects: commercial, industrial, residential.

Aufgaben

• Lead estimation process from tender to contract award.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates incl. labor, materials, equipment, subs.
• Review plans and tender docs to identify scope and requirements.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, procurement for accuracy.
• Mentor junior estimators and ensure quality control.
• Develop supplier relationships for competitive pricing.
• Perform risk assessments and contingency planning.
• Utilize estimation software to streamline bids.
• Analyze bid results and market trends to refine strategies.
• Present cost proposals to clients and senior management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Construction Management or QS/Engineering

Tools

PlanSwift

Sage Estimating

Accubid

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Estimator in South Africa to oversee the full estimation lifecycle for diverse construction projects. You will lead a team of estimators, review plans, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has a degree in CM/QS/Engineering and at least seven years of cost estimation experience, including leadership. This fully remote role supports projects nationwide across SA.