About the position
Our client in the Steel industry is looking for an Estimator to join the team.
Operations:
- Utilize technical drawings, specifications, and other relevant information to accurately estimate the cost of projects involving heavy manufacturing processes, including cutting, bending, chamfering, boiler making, and welding
- Analyse material requirements based on project specifications, considering material type, thickness, and quantity.
- Conduct detailed cost analysis for labour, materials, equipment & overhead to determine project costs accurately.
- Prepare comprehensive/competitive scope of work documents for projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements and company standards.
- Identify and assess potential risks and uncertainties associated with project estimates, proposing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services, negotiating favourable terms and
- conditions to optimize project costs.
- Facilitate and document Kick-off meetings and Close-Off meetings for all repair projects.
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation of estimates, including cost breakdowns, assumptions, and
- supporting data.
- Continuously evaluate and improve estimating processes and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness.
General:
- Update PMO with status reports on quoting.
- Work closely with the Commercial department regarding all related aspects.
- Undertake site/factory visits to ascertain a deeper understanding of project scopes of work.
- Any other supplementary task or duty that's reasonably necessary to carry out the main function or duty of the job.
Qualifications:
NQF Level 5 in a related field (Operations/Engineering) advantageous
Qualified artisan (Boiler making/Welding) training/work in a suitable past position
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Experience Indicator: > 5 years experience in a similar position
- Piece part creation knowledge, exposure and experience
- Fabrication methods and input knowledge, exposure and experience
- ISO & OSHAS systems knowledge, exposure and experience | Project management insights
Desired Skills:
- Manufacturing
- Welding
- Engineering
- Boilermaker
- estimator
- costs
- costing
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Our client in the Steel industry is looking for an Estimator to join the team.
