OptiPower - Overhead Line Estimator ( Distribution and Transmission Line ) at Murray & Roberts

Key Performance Indicators:

• Bid and proposal management.
• Strategy development.
• Client needs achievements.
• Personnel management.
• Relationship management.
• Problem resolution.
• Project cost estimates preparation.
• Risk management.
• Information and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the decision to bid process.
• Motivate the Decision-to Bid and Bid Finalisation processes.
• Take ownership of the bid process by planning, directing, supervising and controlling the full proposal.
• Handover bid to construction team on award.
• Ensure an internal contract close–out with construction team.
• Provide site support in bid clarification and resultant claims.
• Identify requirements of the bid in order to successfully plan and develop a winning strategy.
• Update estimation database.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with clients and agents during the bidding and pre-award phase.
• Identify client needs in order to adequately address those needs by proposing a successful solution
• Propose a successful solution to client needs by identifying potential problem areas and suggesting alternatives.
• Supervise multi-functional support personnel identified and involved in the bid process.
• Liaise with agents and clients external to the organisation.
• Schedule and perform a site visit in order to checklist the various appropriate components.
• Identify potential problem areas and propose an alternative, if it will promote a competitive edge.
• Identify, delegate and manage support for the bid from the relevant departments.
• Build up a BOQ in the estimating package.
• Produce realistic but economical project cost estimates within the required level of accuracy and to suit the proposed time schedule.
• Develop a submission index for the bid submission file.
• Set up the required estimate format into the suitable files and directories on computer.
• Collate of all relevant information, from all parties participating in an estimate, into an estimate file for future reference. (This includes reliable and economically priced suppliers of equipment and services).
• Conduct a risk assessment by using the relevant resources.
• Build up P&G value in estimating package.
• Set up and facilitate required meetings with relevant parties in order to deliver results.
• Finalise the tender process with the Proposals Manager.
• Deliver the bid on time.

Minimum requirements

Qualification:

• A relevant technical qualification; B Tech Mechanical or National Diploma or National Diploma construction/ surveying.
• Registration with SAPCI/ ACCE and ECSA Qualification will be an added advantage

Skills & Experience:

• Previous demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated success in estimating and winning large-scale projects.
• Proficient knowledge and demonstrated previous experience working with Estimation software (Candy CCS)
• An in-depth appreciation of engineering techniques, construction processes and their suitability.
• Ability to assess site conditions and constraints from a physical inspection.
• A practical-minded hands-on approach coupled with excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to develop and mentor other people in the team.
• Detailed understanding of project management principles and techniques.
• Good understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management.