Senior Estimator (Building Construction)

About the role

The Senior Estimator prepares a realistic and competitive estimate of the labour and material costs required for a project, so that management can assess its economic viability and decide whether to participate in the tender. The role covers tender preparation, post-tender negotiations and keeping cost data up to date.

Key responsibilities

• Compile all tender bids and make sure they are complete in terms of pricing, submission and all estimating and tendering aspects relevant to the project in the region.
• Prepare, after project award, a summary of the job including labour cost, material cost, quantities and quality of materials, strictly in line with the client's specifications.
• Assist the Estimating Manager in post-tender negotiations and clarifications with clients to secure the job with maximum markups and profits.
• Update the construction cost database to order and track purchased materials, labour and supplies, and oversee contracts and bids that set cost and duration.
• Keep unit rates, material cost databases, labour and equipment rates current, and prepare construction estimates for Job Change Notices (JCN).

Required profile

• 7-10 years of experience, preferably in the Middle East, with hands-on involvement in commercial and quantity surveying on large construction and interior fit-out projects.
• BSc in QS or HD in QS.