Cost Estimator (Electrical) - Midrand at Greenro Solutions

JOB PRUPOSE

Prepare project cost estimates for tender projects, or engineering services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of projects or services. Collect and analyze data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture or construct a product, or provide a service.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Matric (Grade 12)
•  ND in Electrical Engineering
•  B-Tech in Electrical Engineering (Advantage)
•  Project Management Accreditation / ECSA Membership / Member of a Proposals Professional Body
•  Drivers Licence & Own car

EXPERIENCE

•  3-5 years of formal estimating/Pricing experience on industrial electrical projects/tenders
•  3-5 years experience on pricing MCC, PLC Projects/Tenders
•  Experience in reading and analysing requests for proposal (RFPs) and requests for quotation (RFQs).
•  Basic understanding of electrical and automation engineering concepts, components, systems, methodologies and processes.
•  Experience in reading and analysing technical requirements and drawings.
•  Knowledge of Variable Speed Drives
•  Knowledge of Variable SCADA
•  An individual from Water & Waste & Water Treatment Industy would be an Advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Liaison with customers, partners & suppliers (Understand Requirements of customers/partners Suppliers)
•  Prepare and maintain a directory database of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
•  Conduct cost analyses to ensure profitability of the project is maintained
•  Searching for relevant tenders on various platforms and distribution to management
•  Analyse tender requirements, drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour estimates
•  Complete BOQ and Technical Data if required
•  Planning, architecting, and controlling the submission of large proposal and tender documents ensuring that submission deadlines are met, and the business submit the best proposal possible
•  Building most of the proposal / tender documents from existing generic content in consultation with the engineering team, sales team, projects team and management.
•  Understanding design and installation requirements from documents (drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc)
•  Maintain strong relationships with vendors/suppliers/partners/OEMs