RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on select market segments. These are Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO Recruitment has access to over 80,000 candidates across various industries, all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. At RPO Recruitment, we have access to the most popular job portals and recruitment sites to enable us to hunt for those positions.
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RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading building and civil contractor in South Africa is currently looking to hire an experienced Civil Estimator who can join their team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Provide an effective and efficient estimating function
Prepare decision to tender for Management approval
Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates
Provide cost effective tender pricing
Analyse drawings and any special requirements for tenders
Sources quality and cost-effective materials and resources
Develop accurate and competitive tender submissions in line with tender deadlines
Acquire and analyse tender documents
Implement procurement and bill of quantities processes
Review material and labour requirements and provide cost effective materials
Obtain specialist quotations where required
Verify supplier and subcontractor quotations and/or qualifications
Quantify materials required per supplier
Issue any specifications or drawings in consultation with Buyer
Schedule work to be executed in order to determine the team size and duration of activities required for the tender
Estimate unit cost rates for the tender
Assess individual billed items
Calculate all labour rates, materials and plant content
Conduct comparative analysis of material suppliers and sub-contractor quotations
Consult with other stakeholders regarding possible cost-effective solutions
Obtain feedback from site to determine market rates
Comply with all contractual, legislative, and statutory obligations
Build and manage stakeholder relationships
Ensure placement on client tender lists
Keep abreast of industry trends
Requirements:
National Diploma in Building/BTech in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification in the built environment
Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a civil estimating role
Solid proficiency in CCS Candy and MS Office
Ability to lead multiple tender submissions through the effective management of the estimating function within the firm
Benefits:
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications