Senior Estimator (Renewable IPP Projects) - Fourways

SUMMARY:
Tendering/Estimation and setting up of bills of quantities (Including conceptual designs) for renewable IPP projects that include complete IPP step-up substations with O&M facilities, ESKOM POC (Point-of-connection) self-build distribution switching stations for the IPP facility, distributions lines and tie-into the ESKOM transmission system up to 400kV;

POSITION INFO:
Qualified QS/Electrical Engineer with minimum 5 years Tendering/Estimating on Renewable OPP Projects.

• Effectively assess all relevant tender documentation, specifications and scope of work;
• Management of proposal efforts in conjunction with Business Development, Procurement, Engineering and others as may be required;
• Interact with internal departments for accurate documentation submissions and costing;
• Effectively prepare and supply clients with all relevant documentation and data required;
• Effectively hand over accurate, final costing to Estimating Executive;
• Effectively assist the Estimating Executive to compile risk documentation for Risk Committee review;
• Understand and comply with taxation, levies, and duties imposed on the contractor in cross border countries;
• Ensure the BOQ is accurately compiled and meets all contractual requirements;
• Compile tender summaries and finalization pack, including sub- contractors and man-hour norms;
• Analyse and break up layout and assembly drawings to the lowest component level for pricing purposes;
• Coordinate the complete tender processes;
• Extensive material and technical knowledge on Distribution and transmission systems;
• Liaise with Engineering consultants, suppliers, clients and distributors;
• Monitor projects with project managers in order to ensure that the tender strategy in understood and followed;
• Summarize structures and develop a database of planned or actual costs;
• Compilation of required tender documents, drawings and information;
• Scrutinize tender documents i.e. scope of work, budget value of project and resources required;
• Conduct site inspections and program the work to be executed and verify quantities and materials required;
• Interact with internal departments for accurate documentation submissions and costing.