Estimator

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Jobs4All Full time

Project Estimation

Manage estimation work plan by receiving estimation requests, allocating to work plan, prioritising in line with deadlines and delivering on time and to standard

Coordinate estimation for allocated projects by preparing for project, understanding estimation requirements, defining preliminary estimates and managing delivery of final estimate to standard and by deadlines as scheduled and per agreed project plan

Participate in project meetings to understand customer, operations, design and sales requirements by attending, verifying technical requirements and specifications, verifying compliance complexities, discussing project timing and deadlines and gathering information to develop estimate as scheduled and required

Verify estimate quality and completeness by reviewing submitted designs, verifying against technical and compliance requirements, verifying allocation of costing and approving before submitting to Sales within deadline

Present estimate to project teams (sales and operations) by attending meetings, presenting estimate, receiving feedback, debating amendments and impact on estimate and implementing approved changes within deadline

Complete post implementation profit analysis by participating in post project implementation review, evaluating estimation assumptions versus actual, calculating costs, developing technical and estimation recommendations to improve future project profitability and submitting for approval within agreed deadline

Build mutually supportive and responsive relationships with project team members (sales and operations) and customers by engaging on project requirements, providing technical and estimate support and contributing to overall project success at all times and as required

Technical Expertise and Enhancement

Support Cross Fire departments with providing technical expertise by compiling, clarifying and correcting technical specifications, providing feedback to clients and industry professionals and supporting the sales consultant to deliver industry leading and cost-effective solutions as required and at all times

Mentor project team members on technical design and compliance by reviewing project inputs, providing guidance and technical advice and supporting improved delivery from project team members as required

Maintain technical expertise at all times by participating in forums and workshops, sharing with and learning from other industry experts and researching new enhancements and requirements as required

Pricing

Complete estimations for specialist technical designs by defining technical requirements for specialist items in the specification, identifying suppliers, securing quotations (in line with procurement process) and completing estimate by deadline

Update the estimation price list by defining components, calculating component pricing, updating with amendments and checking for accuracy and completeness at all times

Verify and improve estimation principles, procedures, standards and assumptions by critically evaluating, identifying opportunities for improvement, developing recommendations, piloting and implementing when approved and within deadlines

Critically evaluate Cross Fire Pricing in comparison with competitor information by receiving data, evaluating, developing recommendations, submitting for approval and implementing within deadlines, when approved

Complete estimates for sales proposals by completing initial estimates for proposals, engaging with design and sales to enhance pricing and discussing technical improvements, risks, opportunities and cost management options as required and within agreed deadline

Estimation Administration

Complete estimation administration by completing tasks, updating plans and fulfilling any additional administrative requirements within deadlines and to standards

Complete estimation reports by gathering information, collating and completing in defined format within agreed deadline

Complete administration by filing estimates according to filing convention and in filing framework, updating required databases and fulfilling any other administrative tasks as required and within deadline

Manage project estimation profitability by tracking project costs, identifying opportunities for project cost management, implementing estimation improvements and tracking project / estimation errors and costs monthly and at all times

**Qualifications**:
NQF 6 in Business Management / cost management / finance or similar is required

In the absence of a relevant qualification, experience in the relevant field and at the relevant level will be considered.

ASIB / IFE Certificate or similar is required

Experience

2-3 years’ experience as Estimator in Fire Protection is required

Functional

Technical Estimation

Technical Design

Project Management

Reporting

Mentorship and Coaching

Quality Management

Risk and Compliance

Communication

Report Writing

Stakeholder engagement

Between 1 - 3 Years

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