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About Sci Engineering

Sci Engineering talent search is a specialist retained recruitment firm for Engineering, IT and Science technical roles in middle to senior level positions. We curate talent pipelines for top employers and create access to career opportunities.

Accelerate Your Career as an Estimator

Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to analyze project specifications, develop estimate plans, and ensure the delivery of high-quality estimates that align with contractual requirements. Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes while maintaining strict confidentiality and fostering strong communication across departments

Core Responsibilities 

• Responsible for producing estimates or part estimates according to the appropriate cost code of accounts as required by contracts or directed by the Chief Estimator or Manager, Project Controls. Ensure technical quality is maintained in all estimates.
• Collect and maintain historical/statistical data in a format suitable for future estimates.
• Ensure documentation of estimate methodology and basis for allocated projects is comprehensive and consistent.
• Develop an Estimate Plan for each capital cost estimate, approved by relevant stakeholders, detailing methodology and expected accuracy levels.
• Align plans with corporate and contractual procedures and international best practices.
• Ensure estimates are reviewed by the Project Team and corporate leadership as per delegation of authority before submission.
• Maintain records of reviews and ensure timely submission of estimates.
• Compare actual quantities and costs with estimates for projects that have moved into the execution phase to support future quality improvement.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure timely release of information for proposals/estimates.
• Assist in preparing contract variations and trends when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of estimates and client information concerning third parties.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• National Diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in a relevant industry environment.
• Competent/proficient user of MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Access is desirable

Core Competencies 

• Organizational Skills: excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Communication Skills: strong verbal and written communication skills to present estimating notes and documentation for reviews.
• Team Collaboration: ability to work well within a team environment, coordinating with various departments to gather necessary input for estimates.

Join our Talent Pipeline, Register or Apply

For a secure registration, application, or to join our talent pipeline, please visit our career page at SCI Engineering – Think-Career™ RPO (thinkcareerrpo.com). Sci Engineering, a division of Think-Career™ Group, a proud member of the Federation of African Professional Staffing Organizations (APSO).

Disclaimer

At Sci Engineering, we will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age; nor be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.