Estimator Job

Please note that there are currently two Estimator positions that are being recruited for:

• 1x for Marine
• 1x for Industrial

If your experience is mainly in the Marine environment, please rather apply via the following link: https://careers.ol.na/job-invite/3802/

If your experience is mainly in the Industrial environment, kindly proceed with applying via this link.

Why O&L exists:

Creating a future, enhancing life.

Why this position exists:

To estimate and drive a full scope of estimations across industrial divisions by ensuring that estimates and quotations are produced timeously and professionally for industrial engineering projects.

KEY JOB OUTPUTS:

Analyse and assess drawings, specifications, work scope and site requirements to prepare estimates for projects

• Interpret technical drawings.
• Interpret customer requirements and specifications.
• Assist customer in producing contract terms and specifications.
• Confer with clients on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Consult with clients to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Evaluate all tender documents prior to submission and/or approval.
• Prepare estimates used by management to plan, organize and schedule resources.
• Produce detailed planning input for contracts.
• Analyze and report on contract terms and conditions.
• Negotiate regularly with customers to ensure optimally achieving business and customers objectives throughout every project.
• Produce formal quotations to customer.
• Ensure all specifications and contract revisions are clearly recorded and passed on to the customer.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Coordinate up to date reports of job costing.
• Liaise with PM's, customers and agents.
• Ensure secured contracts at suitable profitable margins.
• Analyze risks in terms of penalties, indemnities, guarantees etc.
• Enforce strict document control.
• Manage, communicate and record VO's.
• Sales tracker management and sales/commercial analysis.
• Ensure awarded projects are handed over to operations in full detail.
• Build long term relationships with customer and agents through optimal liaison.
• Know and understand delegation of authority and comply accordingly.
• Ensure adequate recordable communication with clients so as to prevent disputes.
• Drive business development by building and maintaining client relationships.

Ad hoc

• Always adhere to company quality standards and excellent engineering practices.
• Live the O&L Values and Persona.
• Adhere to company and legislative Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Attend to any reasonable request made by the Line Manager.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Perform overtime work on request.

Minimum requirements:

• Commercial, Technical or Quantity Surveyor Diploma.
• Minimum with 5 years estimation experience of which 3 years in a Supervisory capacity.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Advanced MS Excel & Projects.

Advantageous:

• Project Management Diploma.
• Qualified Boilermaker with 5 years experience in the trade.
• Auto CAD.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, Applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening / pre-employment vetting of all shortlisted Applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) will be required from shortlisted Applicants. Therefore, upon such notification, please make such an application with NAMPOL proactively if you do not have such a document at hand.