Estimator / Assistant Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to join their team. This role involves developing and managing all estimating activities for a range of projects, ensuring accurate cost analysis and effective communication throughout the estimating process. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil or quantity surveying, with experience in large-scale construction projects and a solid understanding of pricing specifications and contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working within a global professional services organization that values performance and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-graduate estimating experience required.
• Strong knowledge of pricing specifications and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage all estimating activities for projects.
• Prepare cost estimates for various project stages and purposes.

Skills

Estimating

Cost Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Contracts

Experience in Middle East

Education

BSc in Civil or Quantity Surveying

Equivalent Experience

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Estimator who will be responsible for developing, managing, and/or executing all estimating activities for a programme of works.

Key Duties:

1. Order of Cost Estimates / Cost Models / Cost Plans for:
1. Feasibility purposes at inception.
2. Planning stage.
3. Procurement stage.
4. Third Party estimate reviews during the Design stage (15% 30% 60% 90% 100%).
5. Pre-Tender estimates to forecast the most probable tender price based on published tender information.
6. Undertake three point estimates for the pricing of risk.
7. Data analysis of rates and maintenance of an estimating database.
2. You may also be required to undertake discrete cost estimating for the following (typically carried out by the Design Consultant or a Third Party):
1. Cost planning at each design stage milestone (15% 30% 60% 90% 100%).
2. Bills of Quantities preparation for tendering purposes.
3. Design cost checks at key pinch points during each design stage to ensure the developing design is achievable within budgetary constraints.
4. Design option cost appraisals to assist the decision-making process in the selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective construction technology.
5. Benchmarking studies to assess the cost effectiveness of proposals with current market benchmarks.
6. Change management cost estimates to assess the impact on cost of proposed changes/variations to the scope of the design.
7. Value engineering cost estimates to assess the significance of potential opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining the functionality of the design.
8. Operation and maintenance cost estimates to inform the choice of products incorporated in the design.
9. Review of star rates submitted by Design Consultants or Contractors during the construction phase.

Skill Set Required:

1. BSc in Civil or Quantity Surveying/Estimating or related subject or equivalent experience.
2. 3-5 years post-graduate Estimating experience.
3. Strong knowledge of pricing specifications, commercial & special conditions of contracts.
4. Demonstrable experience of large-scale construction and/or infrastructure projects such as rail, utilities, highways, aviation, oil & gas.
5. Excellent analytical as well as verbal reasoning and written communication skills.
6. Previous experience in the Middle East is required.

If you like what you have read so far and are keen to join us as an Estimator, please register your interest by applying online.

About The Company:

We are a global professional services organisation that provides consultancy, delivery, operations, and programme management services to businesses that invest in, own, and operate assets.

We have a global footprint of 63 offices. Our 2,400 people operate in 28 countries to make a difference for our clients by managing the delivery of their programmes and projects, maximising the performance of their property portfolios, and improving their overall business performance.