Senior Estimator - Fitout & Joinery (Dubai)

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates in Dubai is seeking a Senior Estimator to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring all requirements to bid are covered. This role involves aggressive follow-up with subcontractors to secure timely bids and collaboration with Project Management to monitor bids and budgets.

You will lead estimators and QS, coordinate with clients and consultants, prepare bid status reports, analyze quantities and costs, and maintain cost data. LEED and Pearl rating knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8-10 years of experience in estimation or related field.
• Knowledge of LEED & Pearl Rating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake larger estimates in accordance with Company procedures.
• Lead team of estimators and QS for larger tenders, mentoring and developing estimators and QS.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants for all project activities.
• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure compliance with specifications and contract statements of work and bid invitations.
• Research construction documents and analyzes specifications and BOQs to determine estimated costs.
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors and identify qualified vendors & subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Compute cost by analyzing and identifying subcontract works, labour, materials and time requirements by studying quotations and drawings.
• Review subcontractor and supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determine acceptable bids.
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; value-added engineering.
• Maintain an accurate cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Attend site visits, pre & mid tender review meetings and negotiation meetings with Clients, consultants & Main Contractors.
• Maintain good relationships with preferred suppliers & subcontractors.

Skills

Innovative problem solving

Self-motivated

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

NSR Associates in Dubai is seeking a Senior Estimator to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring all requirements to bid are covered. This role involves aggressive follow-up with subcontractors to secure timely bids and collaboration with Project Management to monitor bids and budgets.

You will lead estimators and QS, coordinate with clients and consultants, prepare bid status reports, analyze quantities and costs, and maintain cost data. LEED and Pearl rating knowledge is a plus.