This position exists to assist to win profitable projects with current and new clients and meeting or exceeding divisional strategic and financial objectives. The estimator is responsible to oversee the entire estimating process for all projects (bid and awarded) within the Construction division, and will establish standardized procedures, methods and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.

• Leverage prior experience regarding the performance of back-end environmental estimating involving relevant systems in order to favourably position the company.
• Create estimates and develop critical path schedules.
• Evaluate labour productivity and installation schemes.
• Provide expertise and experience to problem solving, operational and marketing challenges.
• Develop and oversee an analysis of the past performance on projects and establish
• estimating standards for all future estimates based on such analysis.
• Assist in oversight of the historical cost database and bid management and estimating software.
• Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Sites.
• Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Pricing of change impacts as required.

• Review contractor programs for compliance with contract documents.

• Perform contractibility reviews, analyse budgets and project costs.

• Lead the procurement of subcontractors and materials.

• Maintains and communicates data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.

• Analyse alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• A minimum of a relevant Engineering advanced diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years’ direct experience in Estimating in the Construction and/or Civil Engineering field
• 5 years and more experience in the Construction Industry will be an added advantage Must be able to work on CCS
• Effective planning and organizing skills Excellent time management skills Must be a Team Player
• Good Communication, conflict handling and interpersonal skills Strong negotiation skills
• Project management skills Excellent networking skills
• Knowledge of the Mining Industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act

Candidate Requirements

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• A minimum of a relevant Engineering advanced diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years’ direct experience in Estimating in the Construction and/or Civil Engineering field
• 5 years and more experience in the Construction Industry will be an added advantage Must be able to work on CCS
• Effective planning and organizing skills Excellent time management skills Must be a Team Player
• Good Communication, conflict handling and interpersonal skills Strong negotiation skills
• Project management skills Excellent networking skills
• Knowledge of the Mining Industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act