Estimator

Process excellence

• Collect and assess relevant contract documentation for estimates
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor prices for estimates.
• Assist in process optimisation with support
• Prepare and collating all non-price information and attributes
• Prepare pricing, quotations, and associated submission requirements for tender processes
• Support the due diligence process on tenders/pricing are to ensure that stated margin is practically achievable within industry norms and the prices are market related. An estimator manages the process until contract award and handover to operations.
• Provide clear and concise handovers of project information to the delivery team ensuring all relevant details are available to facilitate smooth delivery to the project plan
• Project site measurement / quantity verification ensuring project scope confirms with tendered allowables.
• Assist project execution team in preparation of variation order and site instruction pricing in line with the project’s specified conditions of contract.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Quality Assurance policies
• Assist to provide rates and estimate support as agreed by the Commercial Manager and Estimator
• Ensure continuous improvement of knowledge and skills by maintaining memberships with appropriate associations or organisations and ensuring knowledge of new industry method

Data & Reporting

• Record and accurately file tenders, quotations and estimates processed
• Ensure that the Company Data Management System is accurately updated and stored throughout each aspect of the project phases
• Assist in maintaining a client, supplier and materials library including new or modified contractor accreditation related information
• Reviewing the project estimate to ensure accuracy and maximise profitability
• Analyse and maintain records of tender and pricing statistics
• Obtain and monitor market movements, information, and pricing

Technology

• Utilise estimating and or cost management software to execute construction project costing
• Present summaries of requested information using presentation software
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders using verbal and written communication platforms

Customer Service

• Liaise with project teams to develop a mutual understanding of expectations and establish desired levels of service to be delivered under prevailing contract conditions
• Provide consistent pricing/estimates that meets both internal requirements and external expectations
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with project teams through personal contact
• Maintain links and good relationships with industry organisations, suppliers, and subcontractors

Skills

• Communication (verbal and written)
• Collection, management, and analysis of data
• Cost management
• Working in a team
• Preparation of accurate QS related documentation in line with best practice principles

 

Knowledge

• Construction processes and material estimation techniques
• Asset management principles
• Company technology platforms and software
• Mathematics and calculation
• Procurement practices principles
• Up-to-date trade cost rates and productivity task rates

 

Attributes

• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Dependable and deadline oriented
• Independent and ethical
• Self-motivated
• Task and result orientation
• Works with integrity
• Professionalism
• Focus on professional development

 

Minimum Qualifications required

• BTech in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• CCS Software

 

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years Access Scaffolding, Coatings and Insulation estimating in the Petrochemical, Mining, Energy or Paper and Pulp industries