Cost Estimator
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reference: NES023470-RS-1
An agricultural company in Pretoria is seeking a cost estimator.
An agricultural company in Pretoria is seeking a cost estimator.
Duties & Responsibilities
An agricultural company in Pretoria is seeking a cost estimator.
Core responsibilities
Required Skills and Qualifications
Core responsibilities
- Develop cost estimates:Calculate the total cost of a project including materials labor equipment and overhead.
- Analyze project data:Review blueprints technical documents and project specifications to identify all costs involved.
- Collaborate with stakeholders:Work with clients architects engineers and contractors to gather information and align on project goals and costs.
- Prepare bids:Compile cost data for bids and proposals to help secure new projects.
- Monitor project costs:Track spending during the project lifecycle and identify potential overruns or budget deviations.
- Identify cost savings:Propose and analyze cost-saving alternatives and value engineering ideas to optimize project budgets without compromising quality.
- Manage risk:Analyze potential project risks such as material shortages or delays and help develop mitigation strategies.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with cost-estimating software is often required especially in construction.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with teams and clients.
- Knowledge of the specific industry (e.g. construction manufacturing) they work in including relevant practices and market trends.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: A bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Construction Management Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical) Quantity Surveying Finance or a related discipline is typically required.
- Experience: Proven work experience as a cost estimator with the specific amount of experience varying by seniority level (entry-level to senior roles).
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in cost estimating software (e.g. RSMeans Bluebeam Sage Estimating PlanSwift).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents blueprints and schematics.
- Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities.
- Knowledge of industry-specific codes regulations and construction methods.
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
