Estimator

Al Tayer Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Group is seeking an Estimator to support the Estimating Manager in preparing accurate estimates for labour and materials for tenders. The role involves procuring costs, vetting quotations, and preparing cost summaries and BOQs in line with client specifications.

Responsibilities include assisting in implementing estimating strategies with the Quantity Surveying department, finalizing tenders using CCS, and aiding in post-project cost reviews to assess profitability.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in a large construction / interior fit-out company.
• Higher Diploma in QS or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in preparing cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Knowledge of tendering processes and cost control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating Manager in preparing realistic estimates for labour and material.
• Procure labour and material costs from within the company and vet quotations.
• Prepare project cost summaries and BOQs as per client specifications.
• Assist in implementing estimating strategies with Quantity Surveying department.
• Finalize tender using CCS and support pre/post completion cost analysis.

Skills

Estimating

Cost management

Tender preparation

Education

Higher Diploma in QS

Tools

CCS

Job description

Responsibilities:

• To assist Estimating Manager in preparing a realistic and competitive estimate of the cost of labour 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

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Procure labour cost, material cost from within the company, vets the price quotations to arrive at competitive labour and material cost to be submitted to management for their perusal and decision
• Prepare upon award of the project a summary of the job including cost of labour, 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
• Assist Estimating Manager, 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
• Finalize tender using the CCS
• Prepare estimates, for the QS, to obtain the approval of the client/consultant of the variation in the labour and material cost arising out of a change in drawing proposed by the client
• Prepare BOQs from drawings, price and submit to the Estimating Manager for approval
• Assist the 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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• Higher Diploma in QS

Years of Experience

• 2-3 years experience in a large construction / interior fit out Company