Job Summary
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR
PERMANENT POSITION: HEAD OFFICE, WESTERN CAPE
Job Summary:
The Senior Civil Engineering Estimator plays a critical role in tendering, contract negotiations and client relationships. This individual fulfils a senior position within the Company and reports directly to the MD and Directors of the Company.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Tendering:
- Identifying and evaluating suitable tenders for the Company, taking into consideration Company resources and profitability margins
- Compiling cost estimates using input date from the Tender Assistants
- Identifying all potential cost hazards and risks and communicating these ahead of tender submissions
- Preparing work plans for tenders
- Presenting complete tender cost estimates to the Managing Director for signoff
- Submitting tenders to Clients
- Ensuring the Company tenders competitively
- Chair regular tender adjudication meetings
Contract Negotiations:
- Conduct meetings with prospective clients
- Manage post-tender negotiations and appointments with Clients
- Determining tender cost parameters and communicating this to Site Management and QS Teams to ensure projects remain on budget
Education and Experience:
- PR Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS)
- At least 12 – 15 years’ experience within an estimating position in a civil engineering construction environment
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical, numerical, planning and negotiation skills
- Contract knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC and FIDI contract suites
- Experience working with CANDY/CSS
- Excellent MS Excel Skills
- Valid Drivers Licence and prepared to travel as and when required.
Salary: Highly negotiable based on experience
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