Estimator

Main Purpose:
Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Identifies labour, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Computes costs by analysing labour, material, and time requirements.

Responsibilities:
Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues
Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time and raw material, equipment, and labour expenses
Travel to job sites to gather information on materials needed, labour requirements, and other factors
Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates
Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on estimates
Use sophisticated computer software to calculate estimates
Evaluate a product’s cost effectiveness or profitability
Recommend ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable
Prepare estimates for clients and other business managers
Develop project plans for the duration of the project.
Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labour expenses
Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients

Qualifications:
NQF7/B Tech/B Eng/ Electrical or Instrumentation Technical/ Trade Qualification.
Voluntary certification and experience in the field.

Must have experience as an administrator, craftsperson, technician or surveying assistant in the same industry.

Skills:
Excellent maths and IT skills
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
Project management skills
Business skills
System integration estimating experience
Electrical and Instrumentation panel building estimating experience
Previous mining and heavy industry estimating experience
Analytical
Detailed orientated
Technical
Time management
Negotiation skills

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