Must have a minimum 4+ years of UAE experience as an Estimator Engineer in Fit-out & Interior industry.Candidate preferred: Can able to join immediatelyResponsibilities
Preparing the bidding cost estimates for the given deadlines to be submitted for the Millwork and Joinery fit-out work
Study tender documents including drawings, project specifications, BOQ, the scope of work, contract details, and conditions.
Study tender BOQ, quantities take off, sending inquiries to the vendors/ subcontractors to get competitive quotations.
Liaise with the construction/operations team to establish execution/method statements and reflect the same in estimation.
Establish direct cost resources required to execute various activities.
Prepare man-hour calculations for various activities.
Preparing technical clarifications to clients for discrepancies in tender documents after reviewing, incorporating the changes after response.
Participate in pre-tender meetings, site visits, and preparing site visit reports to analyze the project scope of work.
Analyze vendor technical offers and commercial as well in view of project specifications and standards.
Assessing and remarking on the technical and commercial specifications.
Developing the material takeoffs to facilitate the Purchasing Department to acquire the market pricing.
Evaluating and recognizing the major areas of improvement and implementing the cost estimation methods for initiating cost reductions and supporting the operational processes and efficiency
Handling the withholding of vital bid documents or technical specifications in relation to the Policies and Procedures of the Company as defined by the Controller.
Coordinating with the Purchasing team for confirming the maximization of the proper procurement methods.
Verifying the quotations provided by the overseas supplier in terms of accuracy and compliance.
Assisting the supplier meetings and discussions for challenging the price quotations while trying to reduce the same to meet the predefined costs.
Conveying the RFI request to the relevant party for acquiring the missing pieces of information in the tender documents.
Qualifications
Strong market knowledge of materials, suppliers and subcontractors.
Proven experience in estimation of high end meduim to large prestigous fitout company
Able to work under pressure, aware of industry prices.
In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas.