Costing and Estimation Engineer at AOS Orwell

Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate. Basic knowledge of VFD, PLC, HMI and automation products is a must.
• Meeting customers, Consultants and Electrical Contractors toward brand engagement and engaging with Project Engineers for clarifications on Bid documents/enquiries.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work and enter computer estimating system, review computer printout for accuracy and completeness
• Request quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials and completeness with plans and specifications
• Itemize and quantify all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including sub-contract work, equipment rental, tools and supplies.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents including system architecture, technical and commercial submission.
• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with Project Management to fully explain the estimate, the scope of work, quotes and offer aspects for the successful transition of the project.
• Maintain files of working documents as a backup for estimated figures
• Knowledge of Pricing of competitors products in Nigeria especially in Electrical Panel
• Building necessary relationships with electrical and power systems OEMs 
• Generate Market intelligence and paying attention to competitors and their activities within the industry and preparing strategies to counteract.
• Support panel building activities in Port Harcourt to ensure that quality of the products conforms to Specs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Engineering degree in Electrical / Electronics 
• Between 5-10 years working level experience in Costing of Electrical products, Panels & Switchgears and Solutions.
• Thorough Knowledge of Power and Control systems in Design, Configuration and generating SLDs and Drawings.
• Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, learns new programs quickly.

Experience in third party interfaces, Industrial Networking, Safety Concepts

MANDATORY SKILL:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Ability to work under time deadline / pressure and adapt to changing requirements.
• Effective communication with good interpersonal relations
• Business acumen.
• Must display the highest degree of Honesty and Integrity