Construction Project Costing Manager

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time
Construction Project Costing Manager Job Description

The Legends Agency is seeking a highly skilled Construction Project Costing Manager to join our team. As a Construction Project Costing Manager, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for projects related to prefab structures and cold rooms.

About the Role

We are looking for someone with strong project management skills, who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and has excellent analytical skills with attention to detail. They will also be proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications, and have a strong track record in sales and project management.

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of estimates.
  • Estimating and Quoting: Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and roofing plans, prepare detailed and competitive quotations for clients based on project requirements and specifications.
  • Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions, present estimates and proposals to clients, addressing any questions or concerns.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with sales representatives and project managers to ensure alignment on project scopes and deliverables, collaborate with procurement to source materials and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
  • Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor pricing, and new product offerings to enhance the estimating process, analyze past project data to improve future estimating accuracy.
Requirements:
  • Tertiary qualification would be preferred but not essential.
  • Proven experience as a Sales Estimator, preferably in the prefab structure or cold rooms industry.
  • Strong track record in sales and project management.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.


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