Senior Estimator

Job Summary

The successful Senior Estimator should have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail. Outstanding senior estimators are able to negotiate with a range of professionals, make accurate time and cost estimates, and resolve any issues that arise.

Job Responsibilities

· Estimation of large prestigious high-end interior fit-out projects.

· Preparation of bills of quantities.

· Adjudication of contractor’s claims (measurement).

· Responsible for supervising and coordinating Junior Material Specialist and Junior estimator

· Estimating and cost control.

· Preparing estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling project work.

· Managing the full tender process.

· Interpreting specifications, price tenders, and preparation of contract documents.

· Interpreting and checking drawings, tender documents, quantities and estimates.

· Supervising surveys and interpreting third party survey.

· Verifying sub-contractor’s claims and verification of Quantity Surveyor’s calculations progress of work at site and material on-site / off-site.

· Managing and supervising Tender / Quantity Surveyor Department and planning and programming workload.

· Maintaining supplier / subcontractor database and consistently seek new companies to pre- qualify for inclusion on tender list.

· Develops bid cost estimates for the specified deadlines for submission

· Manages the bid calendar to ensure that company is complying with its commitments.

· Reviews and comments on technical and commercial specifications.

· Prepares material takeoffs to allow Purchasing Dept to obtain market pricing

· Coordinates with Production department.

· Manages and reviews the performance of Estimating team.

· Helps establish and periodically review the Estimating Policies and Procedures of the Company.

Manages the retention of important bid documents/technical specifications according to the Policies and Procedures of the Company as established by the Controller.

Job Skills and Qualification

· Proven 5-6 years in commercial interiors, retail manufacturing or fit-out and joinery refurbishments experience as Estimator or similar role

· Aptitude in understanding the projects and its requirements

· Able to read drawings (2D/3D) and prepare materials request to purchase and/or production purposes

· Determine key variables for cost and other estimates

· Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses or other avenues

· Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production timelines etc.

· Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting

· Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors and/or vendors

· Perform risk analysis

· Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, clients, bidding competitions etc.)

· Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)

· Provide consultation on planning (schedules, manpower needs etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Estimation: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person