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🥝 Estimator
Surge Staffing Solutions | Durban, South Africa | Posted May 29, 2026
Job Description
- Review project drawings, specifications, and tender documents to prepare accurate estimates.
- Calculate quantities, costs, and resources required for civil engineering projects.
- Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to obtain quotations and validate costs.
- Prepare detailed bills of quantities, cost breakdowns, and tender submissions.
- Conduct risk assessments and account for potential contingencies in estimates.
- Assist in contract negotiations by providing accurate cost information.
- Maintain a database of historical costs, rates, and supplier information.
- Monitor market trends, material costs, and labor rates to ensure competitive pricing.