Junior Cost Estimator

NMDC Dredging & Marine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Cost Estimator to assist in delivering cost estimations for tenders. Responsibilities include data processing for budgets, consulting on cost management, and preparing tender documents. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in dredging projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in dredging and marine projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Cost Estimator with cost estimations for tenders.
• Process data into cost-optimal budgets and estimates.
• Consult with project manager about costs.
• Assess proposals from sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare tender/quotation documents for tendering.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Cost Estimator in delivering thorough, independent, and complete cost estimations for tenders.
• Collect all relevant information needed from the production estimator, design engineer, tender manager, and/or from site visits.
• Process all gathered data into clear and cost-optimal budgets and cost estimates, including planning and work sequencing.
• Regularly consult with colleagues from the commercial department and the project manager about costs.
• Assess proposals/prices from sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure gathered data and budget information are maintained, and knowledge is transferred to project management and the commercial department.
• Assist in preparing tender/quotation documents for tendering purposes.
• Ensure maintenance of a database containing prices/quotes from sub-contractors.
• Closely collaborate with the senior cost estimator, production estimator, colleagues from the commercial department, and the tender manager.
• Study and analyze bids/tenders both technically and commercially; write scope clarifications.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and assumptions made within the cost estimation.
• Apply technical skills with thorough knowledge of estimating principles.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within the industry.
• Experience in dredging and marine projects is highly preferred.