Estimator - Civil Road Works - DurbanFull job descriptionPosition Description The Estimator is responsible to procure work through the P.F.M.A processes,advertised through Newspapers and various other means. The work should beconsistent with the company’s skills and expertise, in the KZN area and atcompetitive but not suicidal rates.He needs to ensure a good quality product to be delivered efficiently (withinallowables) on time whilst complying with all aspects of the Environmental, OHSAct, Labour Relations Act, Construction Regulations, Employment Equity Act, andEPWP Principles (where necessary), other requisite legal considerations togetherwith the company’s policies and procedures, including the administrationrequirements.Key Responsibilities/ Key Performance In consultation with the Contracts / Divisional Director; prepare schedules ofwork and the applicable resources. Determine when these resources become available to procure work for theseamless transition for the resources between current and new work. Identify suitable projects, obtain tender documents and attend site inspection. Oversee the sourcing of all material, subcontractor and other prices for thetender. Skilfully build up rates using; historical records, estimation measured againstthe subject contract. In consultation with the Contracts / Divisional Director consider the currentmarket and apply; front end loading, imbalanced mark-ups where applicableand general profit as the company may require whilst outsmarting the competition. Maintain and help keep the relevant standard specifications and GeneralConditions of Contract up to date. Ensure all rates take cognisance of the specifications, project spec, GeneralConditions, special conditions, drawings, site conditions and any other pertinentfactors. Record and file any pre-tender communications with the clients Complete tender in a professional manner, ensuring the returnable’s arecompliant with the tender requirements. Submit the tender on time and record the tender results, inform the Contracts/ Divisional Director. Record and file any post tender communication with the client’s representative/ appointed person (extension of validity, Letter of Award, or other).If Successful Obtain signed copies of the successful contract, file. Prepare all copies of documentation for the hand over to the Site Agent inaccordance with the Pre-Plan. Prepare and hand over the administration documents to the Site Agent. Attend the meeting with the Contracts Director when the Contracts Managergives the commitment; defend any bad rates or potential errors. Keep records of past and present production for tender use. Attend monthly management meetings to discuss any difficulties relating tothe tender that may be pertinent and require attention or adjustments forfuture tenders. Open the Head Office Contract file and maintain. Arrange Insurance and Sureties for the contract. Assist the Contracts Director / Contracts Manager with the build-up of anycontractual claims. Assist the Contracts Director / Contracts Manager / Site Agent with newrates or Variation Orders.Skills / Aptitude Requisite degree or diploma in Built Environment Minimum 10 years tendering experience Ability to interact positively with Directors and staff A good knowledge and understanding of construction and issues such asbuilding regulations and planning Good computing skills and an understanding of excel, projects, word and theability to adapt to standard tendering packages such as CCS Good knowledge of company admin procedures Good knowledge of G.C.C or relevant contract conditions of the tender Commercial awareness Good organizational skills The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team The ability to work to deadlines Good problem-solving skills, look for improvements in methods of working Excellent presentation and negotiating skills An understanding of health and safety issues. Ensure the work is to the highest quality Be willing to work long hours and OvertimeIn addition, the candidates should have the following key competencies: Honesty and integrity Time management Have good communication skills Personal drive and ambition to ensure that output meets and exceeds the setquality standards and achieve this by remaining within budget Be creative/proactive/assertive and team orientatedJob Type: Full-timeSalary: From R10 000,00 per month
