Lead Estimator Infrastructure

Cumming Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group in Ireland's Dublin team is seeking an Estimator to join our cost management and estimating group. You will work on multiple projects, developing budgets, cost models, and detailed estimates during pre-construction phases, with emphasis on accuracy and value for clients.

You will assess project requirements, perform material takeoffs, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver competitive bids while managing risks and maintaining strong client relationships across the project

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, cost planning and budgeting for construction projects.
• Ability to develop high-level budgets from limited design information.
• Strong client and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets, cost models, and order-of-magnitude estimates during pre-construction.
• Evaluate project specifications and plans to understand scope.
• Prepare cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Lead bid strategy and assemble bid packages with deadlines.
• Maintain client relationships and provide reporting and cost management insights.

Skills

Pricing expertise

Client management

Communication

Budget development

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Construction/Cost Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent certification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the world, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more.

We are currently hiring for an Estimator for our Dublin team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects where you will be heavily involved in a variety of tasks ranging from estimating, cost controls, risk, and overall client management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop high-level budgets, cost models, and order-of-magnitude estimates from limited design information, narratives, or schematic drawings during early pre-construction phases.
• Project Assessment: Thoroughly evaluate project specifications, plans, and requirements to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project scope and objectives.
• Material Takeoffs: Conduct detailed material takeoffs to quantify the required materials and resources for each project component accurately.
• Cost Estimation: Utilize advanced construction estimating software and industry-standard methodologies to prepare precise cost estimates. This includes labor, materials, equipment, and contractor costs.
• Cost Analysis: Analyze project costs, including direct and indirect expenses, overhead, and profit margins, to determine a competitive yet profitable bid price.
• Competitive Analysis: Research and analyze competitors' bids and pricing strategies to develop competitive and profitable proposals.
• Value Engineering: Collaborate with project teams to explore value engineering options and cost-saving alternatives without compromising project quality.
• Estimate Review: Collaborate with estimating teams to review and refine estimates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
• Bid Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive bid strategies, considering factors such as project complexity, market conditions, and client expectations.
• Bid Preparation: Lead the creation of thorough and organized bid packages, ensuring compliance with bid submission requirements, deadlines, and contractual obligations.
• Client Interaction: Engage with clients and project stakeholders to clarify project specifications, answer inquiries, and build positive relationships.
• Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
• Develop and nurture sub-contractor, vendor, and client relationships.
• Lead client accounts.
• Review and comment on contracts and participate in contract negotiation.
• Prepare sub-contractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work.
• Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates and provide expertise in all phases of construction work.
• Perform Continuous Cost Management.
• Manage contract administration at the project level.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information.
• Mentor associate level cost and commercial managers.
• Prepare project plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data.
• Exposure to industry events, functions, & creating a network of key AEC professionals in the market.
• Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Understand construction technology, economics of construction, construction delivery methodologies, local requirements on tax and insurances as they impact construction costs, ability to understand general conditions and general requirements at a detailed level.
• Understand construction law in the local market, applicable methods of measurement and approaches to parametric, top down and bottoms up estimates.
• Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company in a responsive manner.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Demonstrate consistent management of overall project assigned beyond tasks completion.
• Hold a professional qualification relative to your job role.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Education: BS in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years' experience in Estimating, Cost Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation.
• Preferred Certification: MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.
• Experience working on infrastructure, commercial or construction required.