Senior Cost Estimator, Paris

Linum Consult; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading construction firm in Paris is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for roads and utilities projects. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree with at least 10 years of experience in cost estimation. Proficiency in MS Office and tools like Mensura, Revit, and AutoCAD is necessary. Fluency in both English and French is required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a design office or construction.
• Strong history of cost estimation and pricing works.
• Excellent knowledge of VRD standards and techniques.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Defining prices and carrying out quantity take-offs.
• Drafting technical documents for commercial offers.
• Overseeing the production of ratios for benchmarks.

Connaissances

Cost estimation

Project management

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Formation

Engineering degree in VRD or Civil Engineering

Outils

Mensura

Covadis

Revit

AutoCAD

Excel

Description du poste

Overview

Linum Consult’s client is a world leader in construction and civil engineering. They are involved in a number of large projects internationally, employing thousands of people around the globe. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a Senior Cost Estimator with a background in roads and utilities works to join their Paris office.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for the company’s roads and utilities construction projects
• Defining prices based on internal databases, project setups, specific consultations, or feedback from construction sites
• Carrying out the associated quantity take-offs
• Drafting and reviewing technical documents submitted as part of commercial offers or contract documentation
• Contributing to quick feasibility studies using quantity and cost ratios from previous projects
• Overseeing the production of ratios from detailed studies to benchmark projects and ensuring the company remains competitive in technical proposals
• Supporting design monitoring, development of studies and feedback from construction sites, and providing ad hoc technical support to project teams as needed

Profile

• Engineering degree qualification, with a specialisation in VRD (Voirie et Réseaux Divers) or Civil Engineering
• At least 10 years’ experience in a design office or construction with a strong history of cost estimation and pricing works
• Excellent knowledge of VRD standards and techniques
• Proficient in MS Office software and quantity take-off and cost estimation tools (Mensura, Covadis, Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and French