Head of Estimating – Large-Scale Construction Projects

exyte singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

exyte singapore pte. ltd. seeks a Senior Manager of Project Estimating to lead complex, large-scale engineering and construction estimates in Singapore.

You will drive the estimating process from requirements through final submission, coordinating Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical packages with stakeholders. You will guide the team, develop first-principles estimates, benchmark costs and push value-engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness and client

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 12 years estimating experience, including at least 5 years in an estimating management role.
• Proven experience managing estimates for fast-track design and construction projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary estimating across CSA, Electrical and Mechanical scopes.
• Strong knowledge of first-principles estimating, cost planning, benchmarking and value engineering.
• Experience presenting and leading commercial reviews with senior management and engaging directly with clients.
• Experience with open-book and lump-sum contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and estimating software; take-off software experience is advantageous.
• Experience estimating large-scale projects valued at US$500M+ would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities from receipt of project requirements through final estimate submission.
• Develop estimate plans and schedules, defining deliverables, responsibilities and milestones.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and scope to establish estimating scope.
• Coordinate and consolidate multidisciplinary estimates across Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical packages.
• Develop first-principles estimates and review quotations against internal benchmarks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management and Procurement to clarify scope and information gaps.
• Develop allowances and evaluate estimating risks and opportunities.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Lead estimate reviews and present assumptions, risks, and recommendations to management and clients.
• Manage estimate development and changes through design stages.
• Maintain regional cost rates, productivity benchmarks and historical data.
• Ensure estimates follow established standards and methodologies.
• Support handover of estimates to Project Operations and Commercial teams after award.
• Lead, coach and develop estimators and junior team members.

Skills

Estimating management

Leadership

Cost benchmarking

Value engineering

Client engagement

Tender reviews

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

exyte singapore pte. ltd. seeks a Senior Manager of Project Estimating to lead complex, large-scale engineering and construction estimates in Singapore.

You will drive the estimating process from requirements through final submission, coordinating Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical packages with stakeholders. You will guide the team, develop first-principles estimates, benchmark costs and push value-engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness and client