Estimator (Construction) - JhbFull job descriptionPrepare a Go or No Go / Key Risk Analysis of the bid upon receipt of bid documents in order for EXCO to review and make an informed decision as to the suitability of a project to move forward or not. This will include preparing the company standard Key Risk Summary.• Advise if a Joint Venture would be a possible way forward.• Be able to advise on alternative tenders if required.• Prepare Preliminaries and General Costing for finalization.• Present the tender at finalization to EXCO for sign off.• Ensure tender buying, program, method, SHEQ, and Plant and Equipment and any other requirement needed for the completion of the tender are done – to ensure completeness of the tender price as well as tender returnables.• Attend site visits, and any client / consultant briefings and be able to act accordingly including preparing reports.• Subcontract and materials adjudication.• Ability to present the most realistic and competitive net cost for the tender to senior management.• Ensure that the bid, when complete is submitted timeously, with all and any returnables that are requested by the client.• Prepare Contractual and Commercial Review and be able to advise senior management of any positive and negative risk on the project.• Fully understand any specific procurement processes and procedures to complete the tender.• Engage with the client / consultants and Trencon management on any post tender issues.• Check and agree contract documentation for signature.• If successful, prepare a Handover Document to the Trencon Site OperationsTeam, and advise on potential cost improvements if applicable, as well as advise of potential risk areas, both commercial and technical.• Liaise with consultants and client as required to ensure completeness and sufficiency of bid.• Ensure bulk measurement checks are carried out.• Find out competition.• Apply mark up to bills of quantities for submission.• Circulate tender results.• Ensure CCS Pricing Master, and Preliminary and General data base are maintained and up to date.• Prepare Cash flow if required.• Lead tender handover.• Ensure all documentation is present and correct for site operations team.• Keep supply chain data base up to date.• Make use of Key Performance Indicators.• Ensure that knowledge of contract documentation, conditions of contract, specifications, standard method of measurement and building information systems is up to date.• Reports to Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator as required.Job KnowledgeA solid grounding in Building and Civil Engineering practices.• A solid understanding of buildability, resourcing required and programming.• A suitable construction qualification, preferably in quantity surveying or civil engineering, or other closely aligned build environment study.• Familiar with standard conditions of contract for building and civil engineering works such as JBCC, FIDIC, NEC3 etc.• Aware of the importance of specifications being adhered to in the pricing and submission of tenders.• Familiar with standard methods of measurement for building and civil engineering works.• Conversant with Bills of Quantities for the construction industry.• Be able to read and understand drawings from the consultants, such as architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical etc.• Aware of labour and plant production figures, average waste factors etc.• Be aware of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality issues, in practical and costing terms.• Be aware of site conditions for working.• Be aware of dealing with the local community and any costs that this may entail.Interpersonal Relations:Must get on well with work colleagues.• Have a good disposition to be able to meet with and discuss projects with the supply chain.• Be able to converse with consultants and clients if necessary.• Have high level communication abilities.• Be able to converse with clients and consultants.• Able to negotiate with client and supply chain entities.Year of experience + Min QualificationMinimum two years post qualification in a construction environment.• Diploma in Building or CivilJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: R60 000,00 - R80 000,00 per monthEducation:Primary (Preferred)Experience:construction environment: 3 years (Required)Building and Civil engineering background: 3 years (Required)Estimator: 6 years (Required)
