Senior Estimator/Estimator (Fit out)
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About the Role
A large construction/interior fit-out company seeks an Estimator to assist the Chief Estimator in preparing competitive cost estimates for projects. The role involves value engineering, tender preparation, cost database updates, and handover to project teams.
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Responsibilities
- Identify and submit value engineered options for every tender
- Prepare comprehensive tender bid, complete all aspects of pricing submissions
- Assist Chief Estimator during post tender review / clarification with clients
- Prepare upon award of the project, a summary of the job including cost of labor, material, quantity and quality
- Update construction cost database to order and track purchased materials, labor and supplies
- Handover complete tender/ job / package in a timely manner
- Assist Chief Estimator in implementing strategies and plans for estimating process
- Prepare estimates for any variance in labor and material cost arising from drawing changes
- Assist Chief Estimator in drafting final report on pre and post completion cost
Requirements
- 4 10 years experience in a large construction / interior fit out Company
- Higher Diploma in QS
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Job Purpose
- To assist Chief Estimator in preparing a realistic and competitive estimate of the cost of labor and material required for the project, in order to enable the senior management to evaluate the economic viability and decide upon the participation in the tender.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify and submit value engineered options for every tender in order to improve the chances to win the tender
- Prepare the comprehensive tender bid, complete all aspects of pricing submissions finalize all estimate and tendering aspects relevant to the project implementation in the region
- Assist the Chief Estimator during post tender review / clarification with clients so as to arrive at a tangible decision on tenders with a view to obtain the job with maximum markups and profits
- Prepare upon award of the project, a summary of the job including cost of labor, material, quantity and quality of the material required strictly as per the specification of the client to ensure that they are as per the prescribed parameters
- Update construction cost database to order and track purchased materials, labor and supplies needed for projects and monitors, reviews and oversees contracts submitting bids that determine cost and stated duration of project
- Handover complete tender/ job / package in a timely manner thereby enabling efficient takeover by the project team
- Assist Chief Estimator in implementing strategies and plans to ensure that estimating process takes place in most professional and cost effective manner, in coordination with Quantity Surveying department
- Prepare estimates for any variance in labor and material cost, arising out of a change in the drawing proposed by the client. Provide the same to the Quantity Surveyor to obtain the client/consultant's approval
- Assist Chief Estimator in drafting a final report on pre and post completion cost so as to enable the management to assess the profitability on the job
Skills and Experience
- 4 10 years experience in a large construction / interior fit out Company
- Higher Diploma in QS
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