Job description
Overview Of The Role:
- Responsible for collecting and analyzing data to estimate costs for project delivery.
- Works towards cost target objectives in collaboration with others.
- Accountable for multiple components within the design and manufacturing process.
- Responsible for Tender review, Cost Estimation, Bid Compilation & Risk Assessment, Bid Finalisation, Handover to Projects & preparation of Data bank.
What You Will Do:
Tender Review
- Review of Tender documents on receipt to ensure completeness.
- Organize and participate in bid initiation and review meetings.
- Raise clarifications timely for better bid submission clarity.
- Coordinate and follow-up to ensure post-bid clarifications are addressed.
- In-house coordination for preparation of bid including follow-up, and collection of input from various sub-contractors or third parties.
Cost Estimation
- Clear understanding of work scope and best estimation for project execution.
- Ensure commercial submissions to tenders comply with all necessary details.
- Verify detailed MTOs (quantity take-off) from tender documentation.
- Build estimate methodically and in detail according to good estimating practice.
- Ensure completeness of Subcontract Enquiry Packages and availability of Subcontract offers on time.
Bid Compilation & Risk Assessment
- Ensure Subcontractor responses are complete and accurately tabulated on Bid Evaluation spreadsheet.
- Prepare accurate Indirect Cost Estimates.
- Work with Procurement Group for timely Vendor RFQ Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluation.
- Prepare or review construction schedules, providing man-hours and equipment requirements.
- Assist in identifying, evaluating, and ranking risks, and developing strategies to manage and mitigate risks.
Bid Finalisation & Submission
- Present Cost Estimate in detail to Estimation Manager for review prior to tender management review.
- Assist with preparation of a list of clarifications and qualifications to the proposal.
- Ensure Clients pricing and technical tender schedules are complete and accurate.
- Conduct peer reviews of estimates compiled by others for completeness and pricing accuracy.
Handover to Projects & Preparation of Data Bank
- Organize Budget Handover Meetings to Project Managers.
- Maintain Lessons Learnt database from existing projects.
- Assist Estimation Manager in departmental development work.
Skills
Required Skills To Be Successful:
- Advanced Excel skills and strong IT systems knowledge.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to research and manipulate numerical information.
- Good communication skills with capability to form and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Project management skills with attention to detail and ability to deliver against deadlines.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
- Relevant business, commercial or engineering degree preferred, MBA is an advantage.
- 5 to 6 years of experience in Estimation & Project Management.
- Experience in using spreadsheets, estimating pricing models and cost management tools.
- Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing/automotive processes and ability to analyze associated costs.
This job post has been translated by AI and may contain minor differences or errors.
