Manager - Estimation

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare high-level cost estimates for development projects in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves reviewing cost plans, benchmarking rates, and delivering accurate budgets to support feasibility studies.

You will coordinate with cost consultants and internal teams to optimize costs while maintaining quality. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or quantity surveying, 6–8 years of relevant experience, and strong

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in cost estimation for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches.
• Familiarity with CAD software and estimating tools; experience with BOQ.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-level cost estimates to support business development and meet deadlines.
• Review cost plans, benchmark rates and identify variances with cost consultants.
• Develop target budgets aligned with client briefs and project feasibility.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to meet the client budget.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to finalize cost estimates.

Skills

Cost estimation

BOQ preparation

Vendor negotiation

Reading drawings

CAD familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

About the Job:

Prepare high-level cost estimates to assist the business development team in-order to meet target deadlines by

• Review Cost plan submitted by Cost Consultants in accordance with the Client brief and design information at each stage of design and identify variances in rates applied, crosscheck measured quantities, review rates against available historical cost data/benchmarking and address the same to the Cost Consultants and obtain realistic Cost Plans in line with Client Target Budget.
• Prepare "Target Budgets" in accordance with the information and/or development brief provided and meet the overall budget expectations.
• Calculate major construction cost estimates, and be involved in the planning, development, negotiation and contract execution of a project. Provide estimates for Development Design team, assisting them with construction costs for their feasibility studies.
• Identify and propose value engineering opportunities and related savings, optimization of the scope of work etc to achieve Clients Target Budget.
• Organize and lead Cost review meetings for clarification and Obtain Market testing/ Quotations from Vendors
• Ability to utilize on-screen take-off systems and various estimating software systems including preparation of Bill Of Quantities in accordance with scope of work, drawings and specifications, pricing of BOQ in line with current market rates in order to deliver Cost Plans to projects where external Cost Consultants are not appointed.
• Coordinate work with Development and Design team; Projects team and other support services to develop direction and guidelines for preparing accurate Cost Estimates based on the applicable information at that time.
• Interface with all Stakeholders (Client/ Consultants/ Contractors/ Sub contractors) on scope and pricing issues as a representative of the Company and to develop and hand over to Projects complete packages to build awarded projects including budge

About You:

• Bachelor's in Engineering/ Quantity Surveying; Master's degree preferred
• RICS Membership is desirable.

(number of years):

• Min 6-8 years of experience with atleast 2 years as an estimator
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment
• Thorough understanding of project documents, including specifications, scopes of
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.
• Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.