Senior Estimator

Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for a high quality, customer focused estimating service to the project, by developing, maintaining and analysing costs in the estimating database.

Qualifications:

• A Technicians certificate or Quantity Surveyor qualification or Associate Diploma in Engineering or equivalent
• White Card

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role – preferred
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
• Experience in the use of estimating computer system software in particular Microsoft Excel and CCS Candy
• Experience in preparation and analysis of estimates primarily infrastructure projects

Experience in cost management

Required Competencies:  

• Demonstrated ability to develop sound working relationships with operations management in the delivery of value added management information
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills
• A pro-active approach with the capability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates for all work programs, projects. Future planning and business developments that meet the needs of the project
• Develop, maintain and analyse cost in the estimating database.
• Evaluation of Contractor tender costs and provide structure for contractors to supply cost data.
• Produce estimates for Change Requests and analyse/evaluate variations from contractors and provide adhoc estimates to the project.
• Assist in the management, coordination and monitoring of work by external estimating consultants ensuring their outputs are accurate and comply with customer requirements.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.