SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR

PERMANENT POSITION: HEAD OFFICE, WESTERN CAPE

Job Summary:

The Senior Civil Engineering Estimator plays a critical role in tendering, contract negotiations and client relationships. This individual fulfils a senior position within the Company and reports directly to the MD and Directors of the Company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Tendering:

• Identifying and evaluating suitable tenders for the Company, taking into consideration Company resources and profitability margins
• Compiling cost estimates using input date from the Tender Assistants
• Identifying all potential cost hazards and risks and communicating these ahead of tender submissions
• Preparing work plans for tenders
• Presenting complete tender cost estimates to the Managing Director for signoff
• Submitting tenders to Clients
• Ensuring the Company tenders competitively
• Chair regular tender adjudication meetings

Contract Negotiations:

• Conduct meetings with prospective clients
• Manage post-tender negotiations and appointments with Clients
• Determining tender cost parameters and communicating this to Site Management and QS Teams to ensure projects remain on budget

Education and Experience:

• PR Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS)
• At least 12 15 years experience within an estimating position in a civil engineering construction environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, numerical, planning and negotiation skills
• Contract knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC and FIDI contract suites
• Experience working with CANDY/CSS
• Excellent MS Excel Skills
• Valid Drivers Licence and prepared to travel as and when required.

Salary: Highly negotiable based on experience