Construction Estimator

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Marvel Placement Consultants Full time
Minimum Requirements:
  • Essential: High school Diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred: A relevant Degree or qualification in Estimating.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Estimator.
  • Proven experience within the construction industry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Possession of a personal vehicle and a valid Driver's License.
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Prepare Pricing, Quotations, and Associated Submission Requirements for tender processes.
  • Assist in Process Optimisation with support.
  • Provide Clear and Concise Handovers of project information to the delivery team, ensuring all relevant details are available to facilitate smooth project execution.
  • Collect and Assess Relevant Contract Documentation for estimates.
  • Assist Project Execution Team in preparing variation orders and site instruction pricing in line with the project's specified conditions of contract.
  • Support the Due Diligence Process to ensure tenders and pricing reflect achievable margins within industry norms and are market related.
  • Project Site Measurement / Quantity Verification ensuring the project scope aligns with tendered approved estimates.
  • Ensure Continuous Improvement of knowledge and skills by maintaining memberships with relevant associations and staying updated on new industry methods.
  • Obtain Supplier and Subcontractor Prices for estimates.
  • Record and Accurately File Tenders, Quotations, and Estimates processed.
  • Prepare and Collate All Non-Price Information and attributes for estimates.
  • Obtain and Monitor Market Movements, Information, and Pricing to ensure competitive and accurate estimates.
  • Assist in Providing Rates and Estimate Support as agreed by the Commercial Manager and Estimator.
Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 21 March 2025, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 13 April 2025.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are however recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

PoPI Act:
Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive".

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