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Job Description - Civil Construction Estimator,

Civil Construction Estimato, (Tenders),  Cape Winelands, R50,000-R70,000 CTC

Requirements 

  • Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering / QS
  • 3 -5 years of field experience
  • 5 years of estimating experience
  • Good knowledge of programming as well as estimator software.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Functioning under pressure is essential.
  • Above average skills in planning, administration, cost of time.
  • Good negotiation skills - maintaining good client relations.
  • Comfortable working overtime

Responsibilities:

TENDER ADMINISTRATION

  • Request the necessary latest FEM, BCCEI certificates, etc., in advance from the respective departments.
  • Request the latest Tax Clearance pin in advance from the necessary department.
  • Renewal (Annually and 3-Yearly) as well as upgrade applications of CIDB.

TENDER PROCESS (1)

  • Monitor advertisements to identify possible Tenders.
  • Attend tender/site inspections.
  • Request material prices (Tender prices).
  • Compare material prices received at the tender stage for use in the tender.
  • Consult with the Consulting Engineer Request BOQ and clarify any uncertainties.
  • Price the tender on EJM.
  • Draw up the Tender Program (MS Projects).
  • Complete and submit Tender Documents before deadlines (Include supporting documentation).

TENDER PROCESS (2) (If successful)

  • Negotiate for better contract material prices.
  • Issue bulk orders and follow up.
  • Schedule and hold kick-off meetings with the Contract Manager, Site Agent, etc.

CONSTRUCTION STAGE

  • Visit construction sites and compare processes, outputs, etc., with those used at the tender stage and take necessary action where needed.
  • Compile new rates for additional works or where the scope of certain items has changed.

REPORTS

  • Check Site Certificate Register & Current and Future Projects reports before distribution.
  • Handle cost management reports in collaboration with QS.

EJM

  • Update the Masterbill add and change where necessary.
  • Sort out errors and shortcomings immediately with line management or Ernst Marais

COST MANAGEMENT

  • Handle cost management reports in collaboration with QS.
  • Schedule, lead, and handle cost management meetings.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • Liaison and communication with Suppliers, Clients, and Engineers.
  • Letters to Engineers, Clients, and/or Suppliers where necessary.

Other

  • Any other task or instruction that is reasonable and in line with the skillset of the employee.


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