Senior Estimator Midrand - Midrand
Raubex Building
A vacancy exists at Raubex Building, a subsidiary of the Raubex Group. We are seeking a senior estimator to join our construction team. As a senior estimator, you will be responsible for calculating major construction cost estimates, and you will be involved in the planning, development, negotiation, and contract execution of a project. To be successful as a senior estimator, you should have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail. Outstanding senior estimators can negotiate with a range of professionals, make accurate time and cost estimates, and resolve any issues that arise. Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labour for construction projects. Researching construction documents and analysing specifications. Preparing estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling project work. Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions. Preparing estimates to meet project goals, such as setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, and securing the best deals with vendors and subcontractors. Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline. Regularly reporting to Management and keeping clients updated on the project status. Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates. Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques. Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries, when required. National Diploma in Building or BTech in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management or similar Minimum 10 years' experience working as an Estimator in the construction industry A solid grounding in Building practices A solid understanding of buildability, resourcing required and programming Familiar with standard conditions of contract for building works such as JBCC, FIDIC, NEC3, etc. Aware of the importance of specifications being adhered to in the pricing and submission of tenders Familiar with standard methods of measurement for building works Conversant with Bills of Quantities for the construction industry Be able to read and understand drawings from the consultants, such as architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc. Aware of labour and plant production figures, average waste factors, etc. Be aware of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality issues, in practical and costing terms Be aware of site conditions for working Be aware of dealing with the local community and any costs that this may entail Must be conversant with CCS “Candy” Construction Software Must be conversant with MS Office Suite, in particular Excel and Word Extract materials from BOQ / drawings and compile for the buying department in order to send out enquiries to the supply chain Extract subcontract packages from BOQ/drawings and compile for tender buying to send out to the supply chain Have a good working knowledge of building up worksheet rates for Direct Works such as Concrete, Formwork and Brickwork and Plasterwork. Registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession Ethical behaviour and decision-making. Analytical thinking and reasoning. South African citizen Market related package subsidised medical aid and pension scheme
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