Estimating Clerk

1 month ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Under continuous, close supervision and with detailed work instructions, learns basic project control principles and how to perform the routine aspects of estimating assignments
  • Assists in the development of estimates for minor contract scope changes, extra work orders, and minor projects
  • Assist and support in the development of project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents
  • Assist in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments & updates
  • Assist and support the delivery of reviewed estimates to the company management for review and approval
  • Assist and support in the production and issue of updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner
  • Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure project budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
  • Assist and support with the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner
  • Assist and support in the coordination, development, and issue of change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications
  • May assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
  • Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews

Assist in the delivery of cost estimates where:
  • Prepared estimates meet the company policy, processes, and standards
  • Estimates are submitted in a timely manner considering restrictions imposed by resource limitations and documentation provided by stakeholders
  • The Basis of Estimate is documented
  • A record of approved estimates is maintained
  • Current contract rates are reflected in estimates
  • Current materials and fabrication prices are maintained to reflect the latest market conditions
  • Contingency risk analysis is carried out as specified in the company policy, processes, and standards
  • performance of projects is reviewed in terms of actual hours and quantities versus estimated hours and quantities with recommended changes to norms as required
  • Scope and design development charge orders are correctly identified
Internal:
  • Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers, and team members
  • Engages in routine exchanges of information
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business
  • Actively promote the company procedures and initiatives in line with company values
  • Engage with and promote functional & cross contract development including Networking/knowledge sharing
  • Maintain communication with respective focal points
  • Manage interfaces across functional and business boundaries
External:
Communicate and co-operate with external clients, stakeholders including Industry bodies, academia, market intelligence, relevant conferences, vendors, business acquisition and business development

PERSON SPECIFICATION
 Qualifications:
  • Typically requires qualifications to ISCED level 3 (Upper Secondary) with good level of attainment in math
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
  • Entry level role, incumbents will typically have no prior experience in project control
  • Good level of general computer skills

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