Building/Construction Estimator

BD Agriculture (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Klang City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Agriculture (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Selangor is seeking an experienced Estimator to support construction costing activities. You will develop and maintain estimating templates, cost databases, and rate libraries, and manage automated take-offs and BOQs.

Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering, with 5+ years’ experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy and margin control.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in estimating/QS/engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining estimating templates and rate libraries.
• Ability to manage automated take-offs and BOQs.
• Audit, troubleshoot and improve estimating spreadsheets and systems.
• Implement estimating workflows and QA processes.
• Support margin control through cost trend analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Estimating templates development

Cost databases expertise

Rate libraries management

Automated take-offs

BOQs management

Auditing estimating spreadsheets

Process management

Continuous improvement

Estimating workflows & QA

Tendering / cost planning / quantity

Pricing risk analysis & margin control

Supplier management & RFQ coordination

Analytical thinking & problem solving

Attention to detail & accuracy

Strong communication & management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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BD Agriculture (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd – Bukit Raja, Selangor

Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, data validation, conditional formatting, and structured spreadsheet design

Experience developing and maintaining estimating templates, cost databases, and rate libraries

Ability to manage automated take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)

Proven experience auditing, troubleshooting, and improving estimating spreadsheets and systems

Strong process management and continuous improvement mindset

Experience implementing estimating workflows, QA processes, and standardisation practices

Understanding of construction estimating, tendering, cost planning, and quantity surveying principles will be an added advantage

Commercial awareness with the ability to identify pricing risks, analyse cost trends, and support margin control

Strong communication and supplier management skills, including subcontractor coordination and RFQ management.

Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and management skills

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying will be an added advantage