Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading building contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to join its KwaZulu-Natal Building Division. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven construction professional with a passion for estimating, strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead the tendering process on major building projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in securing new work by preparing accurate, competitive and commercially sound tenders while contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for building projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation to determine project scope and pricing requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Compile Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules and tender adjudication documentation.
• Work closely with directors, contracts managers, quantity surveyors and project teams during the tender process.
• Attend site inspections, tender clarification meetings and client presentations where required.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of subcontractor pricing, suppliers and historical project costs.
• Ensure all tenders are submitted accurately and within required deadlines.
• Assist with handover meetings following successful tender awards.
• Mentor and support junior estimators where applicable.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' estimating experience within the building construction sector.
• Proven track record pricing commercial, industrial, residential and mixed-use building projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, contracts and pricing principles.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's licence.

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: ***email_hidden***

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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