Estimator
Turner & Townsend
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The role requires a breadth of experience and in-depth knowledge of standard concepts within cost control & cost estimating with a keen focus on data analysis & benchmarking, preferably in the mining environment. The ideal candidate is an analytical, data-driven problem solver with the ability to build consultative & collaborative partnerships necessary to help define & implement project controls procedures related to mining projects.
- Drive establishment of new projects at the earliest design phases (pre-conceptual or earlier) to ensure compliance with the program controls.
- Liaise with project teams to ensure each project's change management & schedule management is aligned with the standardized WBS & estimating processes.
- Review detailed construction estimates from contractors at various stages of the design maturity & provide recommendations.
- Assist in the development of high-level conceptual ROM estimates (prior to contractor engagement) to support early property development planning efforts.
- Assist in developing & maintaining a library of templates, best practice standards & procedures for all estimating activities for the project teams. Maintain the program benchmarking database & all project coding structures.
- Support business unit leadership with ad-hoc cost performance studies, labour rates assessments, market analysis, and other Estimating/ Project Controls related functions as directed by the Business Unit Leadership.
- Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level
- Provide input into value engineering and options analysis
- 7-10 years of experience working as a cost estimator in the mining, process and infrastructure industries.
- Bachelor's and /post graduate degree in engineering, construction, or quantitative field.
- Understanding of mining production and cost metrics.
- Knowledge of mining processes and operations
- Demonstrated estimating experience in large-scale and complex projects, including but not limited to Civil, Structural and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Piping).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly, Microsoft Excel).
- Experience working in a variety of cost estimating tools.
- Working knowledge of CCS is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially regarding reports & presentations.
- Team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills, interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.
- Detail and action-oriented with excellent organization skills & demonstrated ability to multitask.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities.