Estimator Boiler Construction Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Construction

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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