Cape TownPermanentOur client, a construction company is seeking to employ an Estimator.To effectively prepare a tender document through considering all its functions including detailed analysis, pricing the bill of quantities, populating and analyzing the risks of the tender prior to submission. The Estimators role clarification includes but not limited to Analyzing information, Estimating, Planning, Report Research Results, Data Centre Experience, Strategic Planning, Attention to Detail, Communication & Requirement Analysis.The following list of main objectives / key performance areas and job activities are not exhaustive. The executive director may instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job, or in accordance with operational requirementsEstimator Job Duties:Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specification, and related documents.Identifies Labour, material and time requirements by thoroughly studying proposals, drawings, specification, and related documents.Computes costs by analyzing Labour, material and time requirements.Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trendsMaintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.Maintains technical knowledge by continuously developing and researching.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.KNOWLEDGE:Administration SkillsComputer KnowledgeCritical thinking abilityStrong literacy abilityQuantity surveying backgroundCCS CandyEXPERIENCE:8-10 years with no qualification3-5 years with qualification3-5 years Quantity Surveyor2-5 years Jnr EstimatorEDUCATION AND TRAINING:National Diploma in BuildingB-Tech in Quantity SurveyingSALARY: CTC R25 000 to R35 000 per month