WTS Energy Recruits Cost Estimator - Lagos

WTS Energy is the leading Consultant/Manpower Supply company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry. We supply Consultants to the Projects and Operations of our Clients. We also perform Outsourcing Services like Project Recruitment Campaigns and Workforce Management in Oil and Gas regions around the world.

WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Cost Estimator

Job Ref: WTOA02257
Location: Lagos

Service Dimensions

• Analyse technical documents and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare weekly / monthly reports.

Activities

• Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Review material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Explain variances between estimate and actual costs and adjust estimating parameter accordingly
• Provide a rough estimate when work is identified for management to decide to proceed further or not

Requirements

• B.Sc./B.Eng.(Building Science) with 5-10 years experience in an Engineering Organization in a similar design position.
• International standards, regulations
• Team work, Technical rigor, Communication, organization
• Experience with estimating and Project Management software such as MS project, Primavera
• Use of Pack Office / Language: fluent English (French an advantage).

Terms & Conditions Cost Estimator

• To report to Project Control Manager
• Work location based onshore with possible site visits offshore.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2013

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online