Estimator at Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty Ltd

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 engineering/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:

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Building Science, or Engineering
• 3-5 years post-qualification MEIP (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping) experience
• For Senior Estimator role: 5-10 years post-qualification MEIP experience

Preferred:

• Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) qualificationCCS 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
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or an advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying registered with SACQSP

 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
• Ability to work long hours when required
• 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, analyze, 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