Cost Estimator

SpringHill Construction has been in active construction Industry for the past 2 years and has in the past years focused on building construction as a main contractor. It has acquired a network of Clients and recently moved the business into the area of Construction Business that allows the company express its passion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Cost Estimator
Job Location: Lagos
Reporting To: Project Manager

Job Summary

• The duty of the Cost Estimator is to estimate the cost of that project for the outcome of a project
• The jobs get increased as growth occurs in the Company thus Incumbents are required to have the skills required to deal with the growing complexity of construction projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The main responsibility is to estimate the cost, size, nature and duration of a future project perfectly.
• It will be very necessary to gather data for analyzing for all financial aspects of the project.
• Research prices on material, time and labour costs using published documents, local conditions, market studies, etc.
• Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.
• Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
• Prepare preliminary estimates, cost plans, feasibility studies including advising the project team on economical construction methods, procurement, programming and contract matters, to enable costs to be accurately advised to clients.
• As he or she has to estimate the costs of project, Incumbents will also need to consider the materials, location, duration etc of project.
• He or she has the duty to separate the costs from the construction and manufacturing estimates.
• He or she has the duty to help the Company to make a bid for a contract by sourcing for the required information.
• It will be their responsibility to carry out necessary operational research, production control etc for the completion of the project.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree /HND in relevant disciplines
• Registered Professional Certificates is an added advantage
• Previous experience in relevant disciplines
• Thorough knowledge of all field engineering and construction methods including practice and procedures.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal/Communication skills
• Good Reporting and administrative writing skill
• Diplomatic, tactful, discreet, flexible, resourceful, dependable.
• Problem solving, conflict management and negotiation skills
• Customer service-oriented
• High business acumen and commerciality
• Project management and change management skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to details

Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.