Lead Estimator at NigerDock

Job Description

• To take accountability and review estimates, Take Off’s prepared and norms used by estimators.
• Seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality as specified by the contract and/or engineering and building regulations, which needs to be understood and adhered to.
• Review and, present and submit Claims through to completion
• Responsible for validating how much a project will cost;
• To define commercial strategy for ‘Authorization to bid’ process
• To complete Cost Risk Analysis for bids as required
• Review of Sr. Estimator’s work prior to management review meetings and ‘Authorization to Submit’
• To validate project timescales
• To review the revenues of the projects - taking into account factors such as labour costs, material costs, equipment rental, manufacturing locations, facility costs and required permits and licensing;
• To work closely with the commercial team and project management team to ensure the project meets all financial and regulatory guidelines;
• Maintain the profit margin and handle any changes in the original estimates;
• To keep track of current pricing and to help negotiate better rates for long-term or large-scale projects;
• Responsible for keeping track of the current Union labor rates for the areas in which he/she works so that estimates always include current labor numbers and norms;
• Responsible for supporting the Tender Buyer and maintaining relationships with suppliers and equipment vendors;
• Responsible to be the lead interface between Estimators and Quantity Surveyors involved within various projects
• Will be required to work for the client or the contractor, working in an office or on-site.
• Involved in projects from start to completion – also preparing estimates and costs of the work outside the oil and gas sector.
• Knowledgeable about all processes required to complete a project.
• Current on potential costs of materials and equipment rental rates.

Requirements

• Up to 15 years practical job experience within the engineering functions of the Oil & Gas industry would be an advantage;
• Overseas and/or Africa work experience
• Computer Literate - MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint
• Familiar with EDMS - Team Binder or similar
• Experience of working in multicultural environments
• Good English written and verbal
• Good presentation skills
• Effectively works under pressure in a team-oriented environment;
• Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines and produce quality complex work

Key Reporting Requirements:

• Monthly Report detailing tenders, contracts and analyses
• Other reports as required
• Senior Management
• Commercial Team
• Contracts Team
• Clients
• Internal Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)
• Subcontractors
• Vendors/suppliers