Estimator

Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITES
 Reviewing tender documents related to estimation & costing and resolving anomalies.
 To price selected enquiries issued by the Commercial Manager.
 To guide, check and follow up the work progress in estimation department to confirm the compliance of quotation and submission in given time limit.
 Attending Tender Committee meeting, project takeover meeting.
 Obtaining Technical proposals, ensuring that estimation checklist is maintained.
 Reviewing Estimates before preparation of quotation
 Review exclusions and qualifications.
 Responsible for resolving the technical queries arising from different departments.
 Liaising with the Production Planning Department for submission of samples to the customer.
 Reviewing final cost report with project team and develop for historical information
 Conducting post-bid review
 Assisting and/or leading in proposal preparation, presentation and securing new work
 Pricing new work from first principles. Reconciliations of cost proposals for each variation order and re-measurement with the main contractor and / or consultant.
 Preparing early stage budgets and costs plans thru evaluation and preparation of quantity take off and cost proposal for every variation order of all projects, including complete substantiation.
 Undertake costs analysis for various works, as required.
 Performing risks & value management on projects. Make variation orders as per changes in the original specifications or contract. Task may include, but not limited to, re-measurements, work-outs, and costing.
 Send inquiries to suppliers for special items or accessories and coordinates with Purchasing / Store prior pricing of materials.
 Post costing.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Engineering or Construction related degree preferred, but will consider a Technical college certification.
Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.
Thorough understanding of facades, contracts and terminology
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimation dept., 3 of which should be facades.
Additional experience in Estimating Software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint) is essential.
Good planning and organizational skills
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Professional appearance and manner
LANGUAGE SKILLS Strong communication skills: both verbal and written.
BEHAVIORIAL SKILLS Must be a team player with the ability to work well and interface with others.