Senior Estimator

PURPOSE OF ROLE

As an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC and EPCm) company, we are highly tender-driven and constantly estimating costs for competitive bid submissions. The Estimator provides critical support to our proposal function by estimating engineering, supply, construction, and associated costs, performing budget estimates, and assisting with the selection of appropriate procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers.

This role involves complete project lifecycle engagement from tender inception to award, ensuring accurate cost modelling and estimation that drives our competitive positioning in the market. You will be responsible for preparing accurate project estimate reports through comprehensive information gathering, metrics analysis, and risk assessments.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Estimation Development

• Produce estimates and pricing schedules for tender submissions cross-referenced with ERP System (IFF), WBS and Activity Schedules
• Plan and manage estimating tasks and associated activities in compliance with company procedures
• Review commercial requirements, scope of work, site information, and study reports from Client Tender documents
• Prepare bills of material from Material Take-Off (MTO) for market pricing
• Coordinate and assess discipline engineering, procurement, and planning inputs during estimate development
• Perform project cost forecasts, cash flows, and escalation calculations using industry indices
• Perform cost analysis and risk assessments to identify potential financial issues.
• Provide post-tender commercial analysis and participate in clarification processes

Technical Coordination

• Review technical drawings, site layouts, PFDs, P&IDs and verify engineering information
• Generate equipment lists, MTOs, BOQs, and schedules of quantities from engineering drawings
• Develop high-level Work Breakdown Structures and preliminary project schedules
• Liaise with design engineers to ensure scope is correctly identified and measurable in cost models
• Evaluate construction methodology for estimation of field requirements and labour.
• Evaluate engineering effort and market quotations against project schedules
• Coordinate with project managers and planners to align cost models with WBS structures

Procurement Support

• Collaborate with procurement teams to obtain marketplace cost information
• Participate in RFQ commercial adjudication processes
• Provide guidance on construction contract selection (JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, GCC)
• Review and adjudicate subcontractor and vendor pricing using first principle estimating

Database Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain comprehensive rate databases and cost benchmarking systems
• Engage regularly with all stakeholders throughout the estimating process
• Support cost engineers and quantity surveyors as required
• Attend post-tender review meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATION

Essential:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or an advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying registered with SACQSP
• Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) qualification
• 5-10 years post-qualification MEIP (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping) experience

Preferred:

• CCS Candy Certification or demonstrable proficiency
• Professional certification in relevant engineering or construction management discipline

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 3-10 years of MEIP experience in cost estimating within industrial/construction environments
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with project planning software (CCS Planning, MS Project, or Primavera P6)
• Proven track record in tender preparation and cost estimation accuracy

Advantageous:

• Industrial engineering experience
• Working knowledge of various construction contract suites
• Experience in EPC/EPCm project environments
• Previous exposure to risk assessment and commercial adjudication processes

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of construction cost estimation principles and methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction contracts (JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, GCC)
• Strong grasp of estimating processes, project management, and procurement procedures
• Thorough understanding of WBS structures and project scheduling
• Excellent analytical abilities and risk assessment capabilities
• High compliance awareness regarding quality management systems

Behaviour

• Highly methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and presentation abilities
• Demonstrates high reliability and accountability
• Excellent problem recognition and resolution skills
• Superior organizational and prioritization capabilities under pressure
• Strong teamwork orientation with respect for colleagues
• Demonstrates both independence and collaborative interdependency

Skills

• Sound working knowledge of MS Excel and construction estimating software
• Ability to accurately read, analyse, and interpret construction and engineering drawings
• Competent in adjudicating contractor proposals and conducting material quantity take-offs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across all organizational levels
• Strong procedure implementation and development capabilities
• Proficient in cost modeling and benchmarking exercises

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.