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Fit-Out Estimator
Emirates Sun Contracting Co LLC
Dubai, UAE
Senior
Field
4 weeks ago
Cost EstimationQuantity Take OffBOQ PreparationMEP CoordinationValue EngineeringNegotiation
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About the Role
Tendering & Estimation Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and client requirements. Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial, residential, hospitality.
Key Skills for This Role
Cost EstimationQuantity Take OffBOQ PreparationMEP CoordinationValue EngineeringNegotiation
Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and client requirements
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, healthcare, educational, and office fit out projects
- Measure quantities from architectural, structural, MEP, and interior drawings
- Develop complete pricing for civil works, carpentry, joinery, ceiling, flooring, painting, glass & aluminium, metal works, decorative finishes, furniture, and MEP coordination
- Analyze project scope and identify omissions, inconsistencies, and commercial risks
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, negotiate pricing
- Prepare project budgets, cost plans, unit rates, and maintain cost databases
- Prepare comprehensive tender packages and ensure compliance with client requirements and deadlines
- Attend site visits and pre tender meetings, assist in project handover documentation
- Support variation pricing, change orders, and cost analysis during project execution
- Develop standard estimating templates, cost libraries, and tendering procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Interior Design, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in interior fit out estimation
- Experience pricing commercial and residential fit out projects
- Strong knowledge of interior fit out construction methods, BOQ preparation, quantity take offs, joinery estimation, MEP coordination, finishing materials, tender documentation, cost analysis, value engineering, and UAE construction practices
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, high attention to detail, commercial awareness, negotiation skills, time management, ability to work under tender deadlines, strong communication skills, team player, problem solving mindset, integrity and professionalism
- UAE driving licence preferred
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Tendering & Estimation
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and client requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, healthcare, educational, and office fit out projects.
- Measure quantities from architectural, structural, MEP, and interior drawings.
- Prepare quantity take offs using appropriate estimating software.
- Develop complete pricing for civil works, carpentry & joinery, ceiling works, flooring, painting, glass & aluminium, metal works, decorative finishes, furniture, and MEP coordination.
- Analyze project scope and identify omissions, inconsistencies, and commercial risks.
- Prepare tender clarifications and qualifications.
Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and commercial competitiveness.
- Build and maintain an approved supplier and subcontractor database.
- Negotiate pricing where appropriate.
Cost Planning
- Prepare project budgets and cost plans.
- Develop unit rates for recurring work items.
- Maintain updated material and labour cost databases.
- Recommend value engineering options without compromising quality.
Tender Submission
- Prepare comprehensive tender packages.
- Ensure submissions comply with client requirements and deadlines.
- Prepare commercial comparisons and pricing summaries.
- Coordinate with management before final submission.
Pre Construction Support
- Attend site visits and pre tender meetings.
- Identify site constraints affecting pricing.
- Assist in preparing project handover documentation for the operations team.
- Participate in kick off meetings after project award.
Commercial Support
- Assist in preparing variation pricing.
- Support quantity surveying and commercial teams where required.
- Provide pricing for change orders.
- Assist with cost analysis during project execution.
Division Development
- Develop standard estimating templates.
- Create cost libraries and historical pricing databases.
- Establish tendering procedures and workflows.
- Build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors across the UAE.
- Recommend estimating software and digital tools.
- Support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Interior Design, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in interior fit out estimation.
- Experience pricing commercial and residential fit out projects.
- UAE driving licence preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of interior fit out construction methods, BOQ preparation, quantity take offs, joinery estimation, MEP coordination, finishing materials, tender documentation, cost analysis, value engineering, and UAE construction practices.
Competencies
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Time management
- Ability to work under tender deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Problem solving mindset
- Integrity and professionalism
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