Project Estimator

About the position

Project Estimator
Project Estimator

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Matric
• 3 years of estimating experience
•  3- 5 years of operational experience in freight forwarding (air/road, sea cargo)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and send accurate estimates as requested by clients and agents, sourcing relevant rates.
• Ensure that all quotes are registered on the quotation module and that the outcomes of quotes are updated weekly (accepted, in progress, lost, sent, and follow-up).
• Hand all new business over to operations. The handover must include:
  • Completed estimate
  • Rate sheet/work sheet
  • Original customer enquiry
  • All other relevant documentation
  
  


• Ensure all buying and selling rates are logged and that instructions are provided in writing on which subcontractors/The Company office the rate offer is based on.


• For long-term projects, set up a meeting between the Project Estimator, Commercial Manager, and Operations. If the scope of work is once-off, this can be done via email.


• Compile rate offers for Project Tenders using a Tender Rate template or customer-supplied template. This template must be assigned a The Company Quotation reference number and uploaded into the system.


• Ensure that estimate requests from new clients not registered in The Company system are sent to the Commercial team as leads.


• Ensure existing client contact details are accurate and up to date in the Quotation [URL Removed] other sections in identifying suitable hauliers for specific work they may be quoting on.


• Maintain records of rates to ensure competitive mark-ups and negotiate the best rates with airlines, shipping lines, road transporters, and other relevant service providers.


• Perform any other delegated tasks deemed reasonable by the reporting manager.

Desired Skills:

• Estimator
• Project
• Operational