Position Description The Estimator is responsible for procuring work through the P.F.M.A processes, advertised through Newspapers and various other means.
The work should be consistent with the companys skills and expertise, in the KZN area and at competitive but not suicidal rates.The Estimator needs to ensure a good quality product to be delivered efficiently (within allowable) on time whilst complying with all aspects of the Environmental, OHS Act, Labour Relations Act, Construction Regulations, Employment Equity Act, and EPWP Principles (where necessary), other requisite legal considerations together with the companys policies and procedures, including the administration requirements.Key Responsibilities/Key Performance AreasIn consultation with the Contracts / Divisional Director; prepare schedules of work and the applicable resources.Determine when these resources become available to procure work for the seamless transition for the resources between current and new work.Identify suitable projects, obtain tender documents, and attend site inspections.Responsible for the sourcing of all materials, subcontractors, and other prices for the tender.Skilfully build up rates using; historical records, and estimation measured against the subject contract.In consultation with the Contracts Manager / Divisional Director consider the current market and apply; front-end loading, imbalanced mark-ups where applicable, and general profit as the company may require whilst outsmarting the competition.Maintain and help keep the relevant standard specifications and General Conditions of Contract up to date.Ensure all rates take cognisance of the specifications, project spec, General Conditions, special conditions, drawings, site conditions, and any other pertinent factors.Record and file any pre-tender communications with the clientsProfessionally complete tender, ensuring the returnables are compliant with the tender requirements.Submit the tender on time and record the tender results, inform the Contracts Manager / Divisional Director.Record and file any post-tender communication with the clients representative / appointed person (extension of validity, Letter of Award, or other).If SuccessfulObtain signed copies of the successful contract, file.Prepare all copies of documentation for the handover to the Site Agent by the Pre-Plan.Prepare and hand over the administration documents to the Site Agent.Attend the meeting with the Contracts Director when the Contracts Manager commits; defend any bad rates or potential errors.Keep records of past and present production for tender use.Attend monthly management meetings to discuss any difficulties relating to the tender that may be pertinent and require attention or adjustments for future tenders.Open the Head Office Contract file and maintain it.Arrange Insurance and Sureties for the contract.Assist the Contracts Director / Contracts Manager with the build-up of any contractual claims.Assist the Contracts Director / Contracts Manager / Site Agent with new rates or Variation Orders.Skills / AptitudeRequisite degree or diploma in Built EnvironmentMinimum 5 to 10 years tendering experienceAbility to interact positively with Directors and staffA good knowledge and understanding of construction and issues such as building regulations and planningGood computing skills and proficiency in CCS, excel, and MS projects and the ability to adapt to standard tendering packagesGood knowledge of company admin proceduresGood knowledge of G.C.C or relevant contract conditions of the tender commercial, contractual, planningCommercial awarenessGood organizational skillsThe ability to establish and maintain good working relationshipsThe ability to work both on your own and as part of a teamThe ability to work to deadlinesGood problem-solving skills, look for improvements in methods of workingExcellent presentation and negotiating skillsAn understanding of health and safety issues.Ensure the work is of the highest qualityBe willing to work long hours and OvertimeIn addition, the candidates should have the following key competencies:Honesty and integrityTime management skillsHave good communication skillsPersonal drive and ambition to ensure that output meets and exceeds the set quality standards and achieve this by remaining within budgetBe creative/proactive/assertive and team orientated