Estimator, Cape Town

PURPOSE OF ROLE As an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC and EPCm) company, we are highly tender-driven and constantly estimating costs for competitive bid submissions. The Estimator provides critical support to our proposal function by estimating engineering, supply, construction, and associated costs, performing budget estimates, and assisting with the selection of appropriate procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers.

This role involves complete project lifecycle engagement from tender inception to award, ensuring accurate cost modelling and estimation that drives our competitive positioning in the market. You will be responsible for preparing accurate project estimate reports through comprehensive information gathering, metrics analysis, and risk assessments.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Estimation Development

Produce estimates and pricing schedules for tender submissions cross-referenced with ERP System (IFF), WBS and Activity Schedules

Plan and manage estimating tasks and associated activities in compliance with company procedures

Review commercial requirements, scope of work, site information, and study reports from Client Tender documents

Prepare bills of material from Material Take-Off (MTO) for market pricing

Coordinate and assess discipline engineering, procurement, and planning inputs during estimate development

Perform project cost forecasts, cash flows, and escalation calculations using industry indices

Perform cost analysis and risk assessments to identify potential financial issues.

Provide post-tender commercial analysis and participate in clarification processes

Technical Coordination

Review technical drawings, site layouts, PFDs, P&IDs and verify engineering information

Generate equipment lists, MTOs, BOQs, and schedules of quantities from engineering drawings

Develop high-level Work Breakdown Structures and preliminary project schedules

Liaise with design engineers to ensure scope is correctly identified and measurable in cost models

Evaluate construction methodology for estimation of field requirements and labour.

Evaluate engineering effort and market quotations against project schedules

Coordinate with project managers and planners to align cost models with WBS structures

Procurement Support

Collaborate with engineering/procurement teams to obtain marketplace cost information

Participate in RFQ commercial adjudication processes

Provide guidance on construction contract selection (JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, GCC)

Review and adjudicate subcontractor and vendor pricing using first principle estimating

Database Management&Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain comprehensive rate databases and cost benchmarking systems

Engage regularly with all stakeholders throughout the estimating process

Support cost engineers and quantity surveyors as required

Attend post-tender review meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATION Essential:

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Building Science, or Engineering

3-5 years post-qualification MEIP (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping) experience

For Senior Estimator role: 5-10 years post-qualification MEIP experience

Preferred:

Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) qualificationCCS Candy Certification or demonstrable proficiency

Professional certification in relevant engineering or construction management discipline

EXPERIENCE Required:

3-10 years of MEIP experience in cost estimating within industrial/construction environments

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel

Experience with project planning software (CCS Planning, MS Project, or Primavera P6)

Proven track record in tender preparation and cost estimation accuracy

Advantageous:

Industrial engineering experience

Working knowledge of various construction contract suites

Experience in EPC/EPCm project environments

Previous exposure to risk assessment and commercial adjudication processes

BSc in Quantity Surveying or an advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying registered with SACQSP

COMPETENCIES Knowledge

Advanced understanding of construction cost estimation principles and methodologies

Comprehensive knowledge of construction contracts (JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, GCC)

Strong grasp of estimating processes, project management, and procurement procedures

Thorough understanding of WBS structures and project scheduling

Excellent analytical abilities and risk assessment capabilities

High compliance awareness regarding quality management systems

Behaviour

Highly methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail

Strong negotiation and presentation abilities

Demonstrates high reliability and accountability

Excellent problem recognition and resolution skills

Ability to work long hours when required

Superior organizational and prioritization capabilities under pressure

Strong teamwork orientation with respect for colleagues

Demonstrates both independence and collaborative interdependency

Skills

Sound working knowledge of MS Excel and construction estimating software

Ability to accurately read, analyze, and interpret construction and engineering drawings

Competent in adjudicating contractor proposals and conducting material quantity take-offs

Excellent written and oral communication skills across all organizational levels

Strong procedure implementation and development capabilities

Proficient in cost modeling and benchmarking exercises

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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