Technical Estimator

• Technical support.
• Estimating.
• Specifications.
• SHEQ Integrated Management System control.

• TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Provide accurate technical support to internal- and external stakeholders.

• Troubleshooting.
• Analysis.
• Find premium solutions for complex customer needs, to meet customer requirements.
• Provide technical drawings for internal- and external stakeholders.
• Analyse technical drawings and estimate product specifications accordingly.

• Reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine the materials required for each project.
• Provide accurate quotes to stakeholders.

• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates.
• Calculating the costs of the materials needed for the project, using specialized software.
• Maintain key customer relationships.

• Communicate with clients to discuss and clarify any questions or concerns they may have.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining estimating software as required, identifying and rectifying errors to ensure accurate information for quote compilation.

• Report errors and collaborate with service providers for issue resolution, as required.

• Provide accurate quotes to stakeholders, within established timelines.

• Estimate and determine the costs involved for clients in producing the systems.
• Ensuring estimating procedures are followed and kept.

• Ensure compliance to building regulations. (SANS10400)
• Provide technical product advice to customers relating to quotation requests.
• Provide accurate estimation and supporting data to customers.

• Cuttings lists.
• Position drawings.
• Optimisations.
• Glass lists.
• Various other relating reports.
• Estimate special powder coating costs.
• Collaborating with the sales teams and Technical Manager to ensure that estimates are competitive and accurately reflect the scope of work required for each project.
• Maintaining accurate records of all estimates and ensuring that they are updated regularly to reflect any changes in costs or project scope.

• SPECIFICATIONS

• Analyse technical drawings and estimate product specifications accordingly.
• Preparation of specifications.
• Communicate with customers to fully understand their special requirements.

• Grade 12 with at least 1 or 2 additional short course certifications.

• Relevant experience in a similar position,withing in the construction or manufacturing industry.

• Proficient in Estimating Software at an intermediate level.
• Proficient in SAGE / Pastel Evolution, or similar, at an intermediate level.
• Computer literacy with Proficiency in AutoCAD at an intermediate level.
• Knowledge of AAAMSA and SAGGA regulations.
• Awareness and understanding of the ISO Standard requirements relevant to the position.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Technically proficient with the ability to read and understand architectural drawing and solve complex technical queries.
• Architectural aluminium product experience and understanding of product assembly required.

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