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    Estimator Boiler Construction - Johannesburg, South Africa - Dawning Truth

    Dawning Truth
    Dawning Truth Johannesburg, South Africa

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 4 hours ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Top engineering firm seeks boiler construction estimator. Estimate boiler parts and labour pricing for boiler construction and refurbishment.

    Non-Negotiables (We will check)

  • Analytical (Problem Solver) – Self Starter, independent worker. Driven by deliverables.
  • Self Starter – self motivated – goal driven
  • Ethical – Business (Clear criminal and credit check – position involves financial accountability)
  • Team Player
  • Must have 3 -5 years experience specifically constructing and maintaining boilers. Very strong preference for a qualified boilermaker. Or equivalent experience.
  • In depth knowledge of the components in boilers (pref: water tube boilers)
  • Experience in leading and preparing bids and tenders (pref 2+ years)
  • Excellent planning and coordination skills

    • What the person must be able to do:

    This role is in the South African industrial sector. All duties would take place in this context.

    Estimation of new boiler designs and refurbishments:

  • Read and understand technical drawings
  • Create Pricing Libraries
  • Create and Price Bills of Quantities
  • Labour and Resource Estimation
  • Construction Time Estimation
  • Manage Margins
  • Manage Subcontractors, Request for Quotes, Work Completion and Quality
  • Use estimating software such as Candy Estimating
  • Lead and prepare bids and tenders

    • Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months):

  • Import significant company IP into new Estimating system
  • Take a leading role in new tenders and bid for new projects

    • Background work experience

  • 3-5 years experience in specifically constructing and maintaining boilers or equivalent
  • Very strong preference for a qualified boilermaker
  • Strong preference for experience in water tube boilers
  • BSc, BEng, T4, BTech or S4 in Mechanical Engineering
  • Proven track record in boiler construction and maintenance (we will check references)
  • 2+ years experience in boiler estimating and bid completion or closely equivalent
  • Project management experience strongly advantageous
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team player
  • Strong preference: Persuasive charming personality

    • Personality Summary:

  • Moderate Driver – Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self Starter. Makes things happen.
  • Moderate Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
  • Moderate to High Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices.
  • Advantageous – Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.

    • Benefits of this Role:

  • Leading multinational engineering firm
  • Make a difference
  • Strong career growth prospects

    • Reports to: Head Proposals

    Direct Reports: Junior Estimator.

    Location: Johannesburg East Rand

    Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R40K to R48K per month. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

    Type: Permanent

    Start: ASAP

    Reference: DT 152

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