Senior Estimator at JAGAL Group

JAGAL Group is a leading Nigerian conglomerate with operations in the Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing industries. The company has been growing successfully over the past 40 years, and has become a valuable and respected contributor to the development of the country's economy.

Jagal offers diverse career opportunities across all its business activities. The Group's broad range of industries and services offer rewarding prospects for various professional backgrounds and can satisfy ambitions for a successful future career.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Location: Lagos
Direct Reports: N/A

Purpose

• To prepare and correlate estimation packages for existing and future projects. To prepare 'Take Offs'.

Key Aims

• Seek to minimize 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.

Reporting Requirements:

• Monthly Report detailing tenders, contracts and analyses.

Key Interfaces:

• Senior Commercial Manager and Commercial Manager.
• Commercial Team.
• Contracts Team.
• Clients.
• Subcontractors.

Reports to:

• Senior Commercial Manager.

Requirements

• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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