Cost Estimator/Procurement Officer at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

Job Description

• We are currently seeking to hire a Cost Estimator/Procurement Officer. Successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture their client's product.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
• Travel to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors.
• Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates
• Evaluate a product’s cost-effectiveness or profitability.
• Recommend ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable.
• Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Develop project plans for the duration of the project.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.

Competency/Skill/Requirements

• B.Sc in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a cost estimator/procurement officer in a reputable agency in engineering/ furniture making company.
• Complaint handling and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Ability to negotiate, establishes, and administers contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritizes, and manages time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strong targets.
• Ability to use initiative to work alone with a team.