With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the mining and metals; infrastructure and process industries. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a rich and diverse career.
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting contractual documents to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for various large, complex projects. The Senior Estimator is more specifically responsible for the accurate, effective, and timely compilation of estimating functions, as they relate to Mining and Minerals project execution, mainly for capital and operating expenditures of the project(s).
The tasks you'll perform (not exhaustive):
Preparation of all parts of an estimate under limited direction.Estimating and tendering complete large complex projects as a Senior Estimator following Estimating and Tendering Procedures.Directing the work of more junior staff who may be assisting with the estimating process.Preparing preliminary estimates upon the request of project managers.Preparing estimates for contemplated change orders for on-going projects.Preparing an estimating plan for specific project execution.Preparing basis of estimate reports as stand-alone reports or as part of the feasibility study report deliverable.Estimating the time, materials, or equipment that are required to complete a task or project.Support team members with re-forecasting and estimating activities to complete project cost forecasts (trending).Gain knowledge and become fluent with company estimating software tool as required.Participate in proposal/study/project meetings as applicable.Assist with the conversion of capital cost estimates to capital control budgets.Monitor project performance including costs, progress against schedule and internal reviews.Evaluate project progress to ensure that it is meeting budgetary and deadline objectives.Prepare project specific reports including progress, financial and resource information.Coordinate inputs from various team members to establish detailed cost, man-hour controls and schedule.Liaise with and provide professional support to Project Services team in the preparation of Project deliverables.Assist with the entry and administration of data into the project controls software system.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Tertiary Qualification in Quantity Surveying10+ years' proven experience in an EPCM environment, including tender preparationKnowledge of Contract conditionsSouth African Citizen or Permanent ResidentSolid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to interpret study level drawings, equipment lists and other data.Ability to establish capital cost estimates from first principles.Ability to forecast market trends for direct and indirect costs.Demonstrate understanding and awareness of project implementation and related issues.Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders.Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within budgetary and schedule constraints.Proficient understanding of business acumen.Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality and discretion.The benefits we'll provide:
Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career.Allow our people to balance work with other commitments.Undertake significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.We encourage and promote diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button.
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