Job Description

Job Summary Hire Resolves client is looking for a Estimator to join their team in Wellington. The Estimator will be responsible for monitoring advertisements to identify possible tenders and look at the site Certificate Register & Current and Future Projects reports before distribution.
Responsibilities:

• Request the necessary latest FEM, BCCEI certificates, etc., in advance from

the respective departments. * Request the latest Tax Clearance pin in advance from the necessary
department. * Renewal (Annually and 3-Yearly) as well as upgrade applications of CIDB.

• Monitor advertisements to identify possible Tenders.
• Attend tender/site inspections.
• Request material prices (Tender prices).
• Compare material prices received at the tender stage for use in the tender.
• Consult with the Consulting Engineer - Request BOQ and clarify any

uncertainties. * Price the tender on EJM.

• Draw up the Tender Program (MS Projects).
• Complete and submit Tender Documents before deadlines (Include

supporting documentation). * Negotiate for better contract material prices.

• Issue bulk orders and follow up.
• Schedule and hold kick-off meetings with the Contract Manager, Site Agent,

etc. * Visit construction sites and compare processes, outputs, etc., with those used
at the tender stage and take necessary action where needed. * Compile new rates for additional works or where the scope of certain items
has changed. * Check Site Certificate Register & Current and Future Projects reports before
distribution. * Handle cost management reports in collaboration with QS.

• Update the Masterbill - add and change where necessary.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/QS.
• 3 -5 years field experience.
• 5 years estimating experience.

Good knowledge of programming as well as estimator software.
Attention to detail.
Functioning under pressure is essential.
Above average skills in planning, administration, cost of time.
Good negotiation skills - maintaining good client relations.
Comfortable working overtime.
If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by
emailing your CV to or visit our website:
You can also connect with Myself, Sonique Beetge.
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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