Technical Estimator

ETEX MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ETEX MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. seeks a Technical Estimator based in Meru, Klang. You will quantify total square meters of materials and accessories for projects, review drawings with AutoCAD, and produce elevations as needed.

Fresh graduates are welcome; diploma holders with experience are considered. International travel may be required, and strong English communication is essential. Join a global group with a focus on accuracy, value engineering, and successful handovers to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction / civil / mechanical / engineering / architecture with 1 year estimating/drafting experience.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply; diploma holders with many years of experience also considered.
• Experience in facade construction is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/shop drawings and technical specs.
• Good command of English; Bahasa Malaysia and/or European languages are a plus.
• Willing to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Review client design drawings using AutoCAD and company software to produce accurate estimations.
• Produce elevation and detailed sectional drawings when required.
• Ensure all client documentation is sufficient for accurate estimation.
• Assist in commercial improvement opportunities and handover processes with sales teams.
• Provide technical support to sales, technical and marketing teams and to clients/partners.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction / civil / mechanical / engineering / architecture

Diploma holder with many years of experience considered

Tools

AutoCAD

ArchiCAD

Revit

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Technical Estimator (to be based at Meru, Klang)

Your main role are:

Accurately quantify the total m2 of materials required and its associated accessories items for projects.

Liaise with clients and teammates regarding value engineering opportunities and facade layout optimisation of live projects and projects in the tender stage.

What you'll do

Using AutoCAD and proprietary company software, review clients' design drawings and provide accurate estimation.

Produce elevation and detailed sectional drawings of a project when necessary.

Using AutoCAD and proprietary company software, review clients' design drawings and provide accurate estimation.

Produce elevation and detailed sectional drawings of a project when necessary.

Ensuring all documentation received from a client is comprehensive enough to provide an accurate estimation.

Assist in the assessment of any possible improvement areas from the commercial aspect of the business.

Liaise with sales organizations to improve the content of information and the process of handover to the client.

Provide technical assistance to the sales, technical and marketing organization.

Provide technical assistance to all our clients/partners.

Provide assistance with internal technical projects where required.

Assist with updating/producing technical documents where required.

What you'll bring

About you

Possess a Bachelor's Degree in construction / civil / mechanical / engineering / architecture with a minimum 1 year working experience as drafter/estimator in the building sector.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply as this is an entry level position.

Diploma holder with many years of working experience can also be considered.

Experience in facade construction and working/studying in an international organisation setup is an asset.

Able to understand and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications.

Practical, administratively very accurate and have good organizational skills.

Have a strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel-Words-Power Point) and Autodesk AutoCAD. Knowledge of other architectural software e.g. ArchiCAD and Revit is an advantage.

Good command of English language is a prerequisite. The candidate must have skills in both written and spoken. Other language skills in Bahasa Malaysia and/or European languages are added advantage.

Excellent capacity to plan and organize his/her job, projects and strategies.

Able to work under minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team and easy interaction with internal and external teammates and business associates.

Possess a positive attitude and good communication skills dealing with all relevant parties.

Willing to take additional responsibilities and to take the lead where required.

Must be willing to undertake travel internationally when required.

Benefits of working at Etex

Working with Etex, you will be keen to learn, grow and develop your career. You will be part of a culture that relies on continuous improvement, teamwork and communication. In return, we offer an attractive remuneration package that rewards you for your efforts. You will be part of a strong team and benefit from career opportunities that come from a global company.

Etex Malaysia is an Etex Group company, which has its HQ in Belgium and consists of 4 global divisions. These divisions are Etex Building Performance, Etex Industry, Etex Fibre Cement and Etex Insulation. Etex Malaysia is synonymous international quality. Its tried, tested and proven products and systems are nowadays effectively at work throughout many building and construction projects, and in the marine and strategically important petrochem industries. The company also has a specialised reputation for bringing the same high levels of quality fire performance and risk accountability to many different types of tunnel applications and underground structures.

Etex Malaysia is an Etex Group company, which has its HQ in Belgium and consists of 4 global divisions. These divisions are Etex Building Performance, Etex Industry, Etex Fibre Cement and Etex Insulation. Etex Malaysia is synonymous international quality. Its tried, tested and proven products and systems are nowadays effectively at work throughout many building and construction projects, and in the marine and strategically important petrochem industries. The company also has a specialised reputation for bringing the same high levels of quality fire performance and risk accountability to many different types of tunnel applications and underground structures.

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