Senior Estimator at Jagal Group

Purpose
To prepare and correlate estimation packages for existing and future projects. To prepare ‘Take Offs’

Key aims
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.

Key requirements
To be responsible for determining how much a project will cost;

• To determine 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 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 maintaining relationships with suppliers and equipment vendors;
• Works closely with the Quantity Surveyor 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.

Qualifications

• 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,
• Familiar with EDMS – Team Binder or similar
• Experience of working in multicultural environments
• Good English written and verbal
• Effectively works under pressure in a team-oriented environment;
• Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines and produce quality complex work