PURPOSE: To provide expert knowledge and management of project estimation as a function across all Mine, Medium to Large Projects.
To set standards and to ensure that sound practices are applied across all projects, adding maximum value for business of today/tomorrow.Job RequirementsQualifications:BSc Quantity Surveying (Essential/Minimum)Project Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) registration (Recommended/Desirable)Certificate Project Management (Recommended/Desirable)Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)Experience:Name Proficiency Importance InvolvementExperience in project management methodologies, project evaluation and improvement.Exposure to projects in heavy industry, project management principles and practices for planning and estimating.Relevant engineering management exposure, problem solving andMust have worked as a Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator on Medium/ Large Projects.5-8 years Essential/MinimumOperational Additional Requirements eg.
Accreditation, Registration & Memberships etc.Accreditation/RegistrationImportanceCompetence: SAP Position Specific ModuleEssential/MinimumCompetence: MS Office Relevant PackageEssential/MinimumLegal Appointments/RequirementsLegal AppointmentImportanceCertificate of FitnessEssential/MinimumJob Outputs / TasksThe incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:Compliance, Governance and AssuranceSet project estimation guidelines and standards in conjunction with relevant stakeholdersEnsure compliance and governance across all projectsEnsure the Group Capital Expenditure (capex) estimating procedure is adhere to by all parties involved in generating the project estimate.Ensure appropriate capex accuracy is achieved at the different stages of the project (conceptual, pre-feasibility and bankable)Ensure capital cost estimate is done with the appropriate accuracy in line with the stage of the project, project scope and risk profileEnsure that all appropriate capex is reflected in the official financial modelEnsure the proper process steps are followed in preparation of every capital estimate.Ensure the correct estimating software package is being usedEnsure compliance with recognised estimating methodologies and the use of basic estimating information sources, commensurate the accuraterequirements of each stageEnsure all sources of information used for factoring, quantification, pricing, escalation, contingency and Preliminaries and Generals (P&G's)are in line with acceptable standards.Ensure contingencies are assessed and calculated at the lowest practical level of estimate detail and compiled accordingly to the WorkBreakdown Structure (WBS)Review and confirm the basis estimate document, the serviceability and fit for purpose of all sources of information to be used for estimating.Assure capital estimates are prepared with complete objectivity and are not negatively influence by any party.Ensure alignment of all estimation (by third party insourced resources) to Group standards across all large and mega projectsFunctional ExcellenceStandardise, simplify and speed-up project estimation processes and eliminate duplication/bureaucracy.Develop and apply project estimation best practices and promote sharing of best practices/knowledge between centresDrive and execute functional excellence initiativesContribute to project estimation functional/cross-functional alignment with other project and functional disciplinesContribute to effective reporting to ensure safety and operational excellence.Provide high level expert technical assurance to projectteams/individuals.
Increase awareness of technology advancements/innovations to ensure access to appropriate outputs to meet business deliverablesIdentify, report and manage critical functional risks through appropriate mitigation plans and actionsGovernance: Ensure function adheres to governance, policies, standards, statutory and legal compliance.
Entrench a culture of disciplineAct as the "intelligent buyer" of outside competencies, skills and technology to fulfil required deliverables if and when requiredFunctional ManagementFinancial management: Support cost management and forecastsAdvising on different forms of contract and procurement routesTrack and drive targets/goals and hold project estimation team members responsible for achieving results.
Remove obstacles that interfere withreaching objectives and manage performance problems.Continuous improvement and functional change: Identify, advocate for and lead project estimation improvement and change.
Create a culture ofcontinuous improvement and change agility in functionEngagement/communication: Communicate and engage project estimation employees (including insourced resources).
Engage with operations andcross-functionally with peersDevelop and build strategic partnerships with suppliers in order to ensure effective and efficient execution of all types of projects.Providing risk management from inception to completionActing in the role of Employer's AgentEnacting all necessary responsibilities for the ClientKnowledge Management and Continuous ImprovementKnowledge sharing across business units and projectsProject estimation community of practice (with all insourced resources)Knowledge sharing, investigation on Group related issues and guidance and coordination of actions to reduce estimation risks.Ensure lessons learned are fed back into project reviews and methods are improved as part of project assurance and optimisation workshopsSafe and Healthy Work EnvironmentAdhere to all health/safety practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basisAddress all unsafe practices and potential hazardous situations and rectify/report to superior.Comply with Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC)/technical requirements.Comply with safety pre-cautionary measuresTechnical SupportPreparing bills of quantitiesPreparing bills of re-measurement for final accountEvaluating tendersAdvising on selection of tenderersAdvising on cost progress ofPreparing schedules of rates worksAnalysing contract prices relative to cost recording methodsPreparing and agreeing final accounts and contract chargesReporting on, evaluating and negotiating contractual issuesCheck and validate project cost estimates (logical method for the calculating and forecasting of capex for capital projects)Assessing and presenting contractual claims