Estimator

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Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd

Estimator

An excellent opportunity has become available to join a leader within the Construction Support

Services industry, as an Estimator based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) Quantity Surveying (QS) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Quantity Surveying (QS)

• 3 – 5 years’ experience as an Estimator / QS within the Construction industry

Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials

required and labour involved

• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and negotiate with the contractors or

suppliers

• Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure

• Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for the measurement and

valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments

and the final account

• Work as part of a team to ensure that the requirements of the client are delivered

• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and

sales

• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing

and drafting of correspondence

• Able to work well within a team-based environment

• Communicate regularly with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure

commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times

• Manage and produce accurate formal reports in accordance with business timetables

• Monitor all commercial information in relation to the project including labour, material and

subcontractor cost forecasting thus ensuring budgets are adhered to

• Supply all relevant information to the General Manager and or the Managing Director for

review at the specified intervals set

• Assist the General Manager and or the Managing Director with a range of other duties as

may be required from time to time