Technical Estimator at H Systems (Pty) Ltd

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Technical support.
• Estimating.
• Specifications.
• SHEQ Integrated Management System control

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Provide accurate technical support to internal- and external stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting.
• Analysis.
• Find premium solutions for complex customer needs, to meet customer requirements.
• Provide technical drawings for internal- and external stakeholders.
• Analyse technical drawings and estimate product specifications accordingly.
• Reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine the materials required for each project.
• Provide accurate quotes to stakeholders.
• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates.
• Calculating the costs of the materials needed for the project, using specialized software.
• Customer based quotes.
• Project based quotes.
• Maintain key customer relationships.
• Fabricate samples as required.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining estimating software as required, identifying and rectifying errors to ensure accurate information for quote compilation.

ESTIMATING

• Provide accurate quotes to stakeholders, within established timelines.
• Estimate and determine the costs involved for clients in producing the systems.
• Ensuring estimating procedures are followed and kept.
• Ensure compliance to building regulations. (SANS10400)
• Provide technical product advice to customers relating to quotation requests.
• Provide accurate estimation and supporting data to customers.
• Cuttings lists.
• Position drawings.
• Optimisations.
• Glass lists.
• Various other relating reports.
• Estimate special powder coating costs.
• Collaborating with the sales teams and Technical Manager to ensure that estimates are competitive and accurately reflect the scope of work required for each project.
• Maintaining accurate records of all estimates and ensuring that they are updated regularly to reflect any changes in costs or project scope.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Analyse technical drawings and estimate product specifications accordingly.
• Preparation of specifications.
• Communicate with customers to fully understand their special requirements.

SHEQ INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL

• Ensure adherence to the OHS Act.
• Participate in any Integrated Management System activities as required.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with at least 1 or 2 additional short course certifications.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the construction or manufacturing industry.