Estimator at Stefanutti Stocks

Mechanical & Electrical Operations embark on a process of career path development and succession planning. In order to achieve this our Mechanical & Electrical Discipline requires the services of a Estimator . The position requires:  

• To accurately evaluate and understand all client RFQ requirements and expectations to ensure the submission of highly competitive bid and project quotations. 

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the work content of the tender is accurately captured
• Identification of Technical, Logistical and Vendor / sub contractor Risks
• Identification and mitigation of Commercial risks                                                     
• Submit to and Evaluate Vendor's quotations
• RFQ review in detail
• Complete and check the estimating input sheets aligned with Client BOQ
• Complete and check the Labour Rates and propose mark-ups
• Qualify alternative / non-compliance with RFQ
• Submit complete Estimates on time
• Ongoing review of Vendor List
• Investigate Competitors / Client erection methods
• Evaluate & adapt standard estimating rates & pricing to suit RFQ
• Ensure the BOQ is accurately compiled and meets all contractual requirements
• Preparation of Preliminary and General costs which is aligned directly to the prepared tender schedule.
• Accurately evaluate clients’ technical and commercial needs
• Gather accurate information on all tender requirements and forward to relevant stakeholders
• Compile accurate sub-contractor enquiries and adjudications thereof
• Arrange and attend site inspections
• Compile tender summaries, including sub- contractors and man-hour norms
• Attend and report to bid clarification meetings
• Engage with contracts departments during and after handover and during construction
• Understand and comply with taxation, levies, and duties imposed on the contractor
• Develop good working relationships with clients
• Deal with special requests and requirements
• Calculate an overall cost for the project in line with Company project procedures
• Prepare accurate cash flows; plant and labour histograms; power and water requirements; organisational charts; site lay-down facilities; plant and labour day work rates; addenda to tenders and estimated fuel consumption

Policies and Procedures:

• Ensure implementation and compliance of Estimating policies and procedures
• Must adhere to all Safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Will be required to do work within your abilities from time to time that is outside the Job Description as detailed above

Academic Qualification:

• Grade 12

Other (Special Courses etc.):

• Proficient in MS Excel
• Fair knowledge of MS Projects
• Fair knowledge of MS Word
• Fair knowledge of FIDIC, NEC etc
• Knowledge of site environments and their workflow requirements
• Preparation of Rigging studies

Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years related experience.
• Proven track record in the SMPP construction field within the Mining Industry
• Africa tendering experience

Personal Qualities:

• Problem solving
• Analysis and strategy
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Rule orientation
• Investigative orientation
• Customer Responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Technical proficiency
• Practical management