Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 10 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Cost Planning Engineer will provide overall estimating technical expertise and coordinates activities. Provide/review different type of estimates and resolution of complex estimating problems. Provide engineering, project management, construction management and project controls resources to meet peak manpower requirements in order to support estimating services to Project Management, Facilities Planning, Operations Departments and other organizations in support of planning and execution of the corporate Capital Program.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:
• Provide overall estimating technical expertise and coordinates activities as group/unit leader when required
• Provide professional expertise in the resolution of complex estimating problems
• Prepare multi-discipline, conceptual and definitive cost estimates for Capital Projects
• Review estimates prepared by other estimators to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the scope of work, including those developed by contractor, that may need revising to reflect construction practices in the Country
• Estimating the costs of a planned construction project in terms of the labour, equipment and materials required.
• Analysing plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs
• Cost the designs and provide documents that estimators work from when making estimations.
• Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Analysing data that can affect costs (such as currency exchange rates and the company’s productivity rates)
• Assessing the financial, technical and operational risks of the project
• Visiting project sites to gather information
• Staying aware of the latest construction technologies
• Keeping up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements
• Assist project management and contracting personnel with bid analysis and contract negotiations
• Advise lower level estimators of company estimating methods/procedures and provides estimate breakdown direction.
• Keep abreast of significant developments in cost estimating by close review of technical literature, contacts with contractors, visit to areas of construction and attendance at professional and technical meetings

Required Competencies:
• Design skills
• Site Development Skills
• Good Creativity Skills
• Good Database Design Skills
• Project Management and Supervision Skills
• Good Conceptual Skills
• Excellent Problem Solving Skills
• Good Analytical Skills
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Good Negotiating Skills

Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/ Architecture or related
• At least a minimum of 3-5 Years’ Experience with a Construction Company or handling Civil/Structural Engineering
• Proven experience in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control and regulatory approvals
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a member of EIZ

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Qualified Females Are Encouraged To Apply For The Above Position
If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com  & copy in bemconsult20@gmail.com 
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