About the position
- Work Environment: Hybrid, Office/Home setting with occasional site visits. Some travel may be required for project assessments or client consultations.
- Reporting Structure: Reports to the Commercial Manager.
- Salary: Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
- The role would ideally fit a young person embarking on their career,
- or a semi-retired individual who wants to keep busy and up to date.
The Estimator responsibilities include gathering all information necessary to prepare accurate estimates, evaluating the profitability and viability of a product or service, managing bids, and working closely with a team of engineers and managers.
The ideal candidate has superb analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding of research methodologies.
The role of the Estimator is to provide data that will assist in making well-informed decisions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, or suppliers.
- Analyse company data, monitor budgets and prices using software packages.
- Prepare detailed, well-written proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates.
- Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
- Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors.
- Perform risk analysis.
- Create and present and submit reports/tenders to upper management for submission.
- Collaborate with engineers, etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
- Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximizing [URL Removed]
- Proven work experience as an Estimator or similar role
- Familiarity with financial and project management principles
- In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas
- Math and IT ability with an analytical mindset
- Proficient in relevant MS Office Suite
- Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
- Thoroughness and reliability
- Excellent organizational skills
- BSc/BA in engineering, a distinct advantage
Desired Skills:
- Communicator
- Negotiator
- Analytical thinker
- Attention to detail
- organized and detail focused
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About The Employer:
An entrepreneurial organisation that prides itself on innovations, reliability, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
The Company has established itself as an, honest, timeous and dynamic organisation that offers solutions for all types of projects relating to commercial diving. Projects include large-scale offshore oil and gas construction amongst others.
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