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Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Building Blocks Facades
Dubai, UAE
Temporary
Mid
2 days ago
Quantity Take OffCost EstimationBOQ PreparationMicrosoft ExcelBluebeamPlanSwift
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About the Role
Building Blocks Facades seeks a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to prepare accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and tender proposals for advanced façade systems including GFRC, UHPC, and structural steel.
Key Skills for This Role
Quantity Take OffCost EstimationBOQ PreparationMicrosoft ExcelBluebeamPlanSwift
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate quantity take offs from 2D drawings, BIM models, and project specifications for GRC, UHPC, GRP, GRG, Glass, Aluminum, Structural Steel, and associated façade systems
- Assist in preparing budgets, BOQs, cost estimates, and cost plans for design, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, installation, temporary works, and project overheads
- Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and BOQs; prepare tender queries (RFIs); develop commercial proposals, pricing schedules, qualifications, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and supporting tender documentation
- Issue RFQs, obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare commercial bid comparisons, negotiate pricing, and maintain supplier cost databases
- Prepare interim valuations, variations, change orders, payment applications, final accounts, and monitor project costs in accordance with contractual requirements
- Identify value engineering opportunities, evaluate alternative materials and construction methodologies, and assess commercial, technical, and procurement risks
- Collaborate with Design & Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, QA/QC, and Project Management teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment
- Maintain quantity records, cost reports, procurement logs, variation registers, tender documentation, and commercial records
- Perform other quantity surveying, commercial, and pre contract/post contract duties as assigned by the Commercial Manager, Estimating Manager, or senior management
Requirements
- Proficiency in quantity take offs, BOQ preparation, cost planning, and commercial estimating
- Strong ability to interpret architectural, structural, façade, and engineering drawings, specifications, and BIM models
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying/estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Rhino, or similar platforms
- Sound knowledge of procurement, tendering, contract administration, commercial reporting, and cost control
- Familiarity with façade systems including GRC, UHPC, GRP, GRG, Glass, Aluminum, and Structural Steel
- Strong analytical, numerical, and commercial acumen
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and projects under tight deadlines
- Proactive, organized, and solution oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement
Full Job Posting
Organizational Overview
- Building Blocks Facades is redefining architecture through cutting edge Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC), Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC), and advanced façade systems.
- We bridge the gap between visionary architectural design and precise execution—delivering iconic, high performance building envelopes across the U.S. and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate quantity take offs from 2D drawings, BIM models, and project specifications for GRC, UHPC, GRP, GRG, Glass, Aluminum, Structural Steel, and associated façade systems.
- Assist in preparing budgets, BOQs, cost estimates, and cost plans for design, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, installation, temporary works, and project overheads.
- Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and BOQs; prepare tender queries (RFIs); develop commercial proposals, pricing schedules, qualifications, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and supporting tender documentation.
- Issue RFQs, obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare commercial bid comparisons, negotiate pricing, and maintain supplier cost databases.
- Prepare interim valuations, variations, change orders, payment applications, final accounts, and monitor project costs in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Identify value engineering opportunities, evaluate alternative materials and construction methodologies, and assess commercial, technical, and procurement risks.
- Collaborate with Design & Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, QA/QC, and Project Management teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
- Maintain quantity records, cost reports, procurement logs, variation registers, tender documentation, and commercial records while supporting continuous process improvement.
- Perform other quantity surveying, commercial, and pre contract/post contract duties as assigned by the Commercial Manager, Estimating Manager, or senior management.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in quantity take offs, BOQ preparation, cost planning, and commercial estimating.
- Strong ability to interpret architectural, structural, façade, and engineering drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying/estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Rhino, or similar platforms.
- Sound knowledge of procurement, tendering, contract administration, commercial reporting, and cost control.
- Familiarity with façade systems including GRC, UHPC, GRP, GRG, Glass, Aluminum, and Structural Steel.
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical, numerical, and commercial acumen.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and projects under tight deadlines.
- Proactive, organized, and solution oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
- We love your enthusiasm, but we prefer to connect with our candidates directly.
- Building Blocks is not partnering with external agencies for this search, so please save the outreach, we’ve got this one covered.
- Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will become the property of Building Blocks and no fees will be paid.
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