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    Estimator - Johannesburg, South Africa - Turner & Townsend

    Turner & Townsend
    Turner & Townsend Johannesburg, South Africa

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Company Description

    Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets. We are an equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

    Turner & Townsend is a quality driven, international construction and management consultancy recognised for the value and innovation we bring to every commission we undertake. We are looking for an Estimator in our Johannesburg office who is self-motivated and driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as the #1 Consultancy. Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the individual will be responsible for delivering projects, securing new and maintaining existing clients and promoting the values of Turner & Townsend.

    Our people are the key to our success and are our most important asset. As an intermediate Estimator you will join our mining unit to provide services that help our clients devise strategies to deliver successful business solutions prior to sanction, achieve confidence around project delivery, ensure projects are effectively managed & controlled and facilitate the capture and transfer of knowledge.

    Job Description

    We are looking to hire an Estimator who will be responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win projects. The Estimator must proactively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.

    Role and responsibilities

  • The role requires a breadth of experience and in-depth knowledge of standard concepts within cost control & cost estimating with a keen focus on data analysis & benchmarking, preferably in the mining environment. The ideal candidate is an analytical, data-driven problem solver with the ability to build consultative & collaborative partnerships necessary to help define & implement project controls procedures related to mining projects.
  • Drive establishment of new projects at the earliest design phases (pre-conceptual or earlier) to ensure compliance with the program controls.
  • Liaise with project teams to ensure each project's change management & schedule management is aligned with the standardized WBS & estimating processes.
  • Review detailed construction estimates from contractors at various stages of the design maturity & provide recommendations.
  • Assist in the development of high-level conceptual ROM estimates (prior to contractor engagement) to support early property development planning efforts.
  • Assist in developing & maintaining a library of templates, best practice standards & procedures for all estimating activities for the project teams. Maintain the program benchmarking database & all project coding structures.
  • Support business unit leadership with ad-hoc cost performance studies, labour rates assessments, market analysis, and other Estimating/ Project Controls related functions as directed by the Business Unit Leadership.
  • Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level
  • Provide input into value engineering and options analysis

    • Qualifications

    Qualifications & Experience

  • 7-10 years of experience working as a cost estimator in the mining, process and infrastructure industries.
  • Bachelor's and /post graduate degree in engineering, construction, or quantitative field.
  • Understanding of mining production and cost metrics.
  • Knowledge of mining processes and operations
  • Demonstrated estimating experience in large-scale and complex projects, including but not limited to Civil, Structural and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Piping).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly, Microsoft Excel).
  • Experience working in a variety of cost estimating tools.
  • Working knowledge of CCS is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially regarding reports & presentations.
  • Team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills, interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors.
  • Detail and action-oriented with excellent organization skills & demonstrated ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities.

    • Additional Information

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    Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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