Cost Estimator

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Carlysle Full time

Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs**
Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

Opportunity available as Cost Estimator.

The Cost Estimator will be responsible for forecasting and budgeting, reporting and cost control on all projects - gather and analyse data to provide a realistic estimate of the amount of money, time, materials, and labour required to complete a project, provide a service, or manufacture a product

Responsibilities:

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Ability to work on multiple projects at any given time
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Detailed analytical and mathematical skills in order to analyse budgets and costs
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Planning skills in order to plan and forecast project budgets
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Sound written and verbal communication skills for submission of reports, and communication with project teams, clients, suppliers, contractors and other relevant authorities
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Able to work to tight deadlines
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Evaluate and understand project and costing requirements.
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Create and develop cost templates/spread sheets/worksheets and user-friendly financial models.
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Identifying and quantifying all cost factors involved in the project
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Using computer software to calculate cost estimates.
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Populate tender and proposal templates contractors pack for new projects.
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Design and development of new control systems, as well as modifications to exiting systems
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Recommend potential ways to reduce costs.
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Project budget creation and management in line with contractual requirements
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Preparation of month-end management packs and variance reports with recommendations and corrective actions as required
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Monitoring of costs and completing cost calculations
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Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards
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Ensure job costing/WIP reports conform to agreed prices
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Develop a system for tracking major cost drivers.
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Assist the FD in arranging and preparing for project audits.
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Job Experience & Skills Required:***-
Previous experience (2-3 years) managing project accounting and/or cost
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Estimator related services
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Experience with costing reporting
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Experience managing budgets (analysis, set-up and budget control)
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Previous experience working with tenders.
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Proficient with computer estimation software
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Knowledge of the costing environment
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Exposure and knowledge of an accounting system (preferably MS Dynamics)*****:
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Engineering Industry background is advantageous
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Education:***-
Bachelor's Degree: Accountancy (BCom or CIMA preferred), or
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Bachelor's Degree: Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
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CV's can be send to
***- For more information please contact:**Lehandre Volschenk
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