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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
- 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.
- 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;
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;
- 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.
- Overseas and/or Africa work experience.
- Computer Literate – MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word,
- Familiar with EDMS – Team Binder or similar
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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