TECHNICAL ESTIMATOR – Kraatz

Responsible to ensure that estimates and quotations are produced timeously and professionally. The estimator will be travelling to sites to get measurements, draw up shortened method statements. (i.e., hours labor, consumables, fabrication sequences, etc.), and form part of the team evaluating tender submissions

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Interpret technical drawings
• Interpret customer requirements and specifications
• Prepare estimates used by management to plan, organize, and schedule resources.
• Produce detailed planning input for contracts.
• Negotiate regularly with customers to ensure optimally achieving project and customers objectives.
• Produce formal quotations to customer.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Coordinate up to date reports of job costing.
• Liaise with PM’s, customers.
• Support PM in ensuring and securing contracts at suitable profitable margins.
• Analyze risks in terms of penalties, indemnities, guarantees etc.
• Enforce strict document control.
• Manage, communicate, and record VO’s.
• Sales tracker management and sales/commercial analysis.
• Ensure awarded projects are handed over to operations in full detail.
• Build long term relationships with customer through optimal liaison
• Know and understand delegation of authority and comply accordingly.
• Ensure adequate recordable communication with clients so as to prevent disputes.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 with National Trade Certificate.
• 5 years estimation experience.
• A valid code B/BE driver’s license.