Senior Estimator

Aati Contracts; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aati Contracts in Dubai seeks an Estimator/Cost Controller to assist in preparing labour and material cost estimates for tenders and to identify value-engineered options that enhance tender competitiveness.

The role supports the Chief Estimator through post-tender clarifications, projects cost summaries, and maintaining cost databases for ongoing bids and awards.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in QS or equivalent qualification.
• 4–6 years of experience in a large construction/interior fit-out company.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Estimator in preparing realistic estimates of labour and material costs for tenders.
• Identify value-engineered options to improve tender win chances.
• Prepare comprehensive tender bids with pricing submissions and timelines.
• Support post-tender clarifications with clients to maximize profitability.
• Summarize awarded projects with labour, material costs and quantities per spec.
• Update cost databases and track material, labour, and contract costs for projects.
• Handover tender/ project documentation to the project team timely.
• Assist in implementing cost-estimating strategies with Quantity Surveying.
• Prepare estimates for labor/material cost variances due to drawing changes.
• Assist in drafting final pre/post-completion cost reports to assess profitability.

Education

Higher Diploma in QS

Job description

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• To assist Chief Estimator 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
• 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 labour 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

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• Higher Diploma in QS

Years of Experience

• 4-6 years experience in a large construction / interior fit out Company