Estimator -fitouts

**Job description**

**Responsibilities**:

- Preparing commercial proposals by analyzing project specifications and tenders.
- Identifying labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, specifications, and related documents.
- Preparing BOQ’s in line with project specifications.
- Be experienced and proficient to manage all aspects of pre and post tender submitted.
- Consistently seeking new companies to pre-qualify for inclusion on tender list.
- Negotiating with approved contactors and vendors.
- Resolving discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Presenting prepared estimate to the Senior QS for further action.
- Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up such data frequently.
- Verifying sub-contractor’s claims and Quantity Surveyor’s calculations of progress at site and material on-site / off-site.

**Requirements**:

- **Should have a minimum of 2 to 4 years Joinery/Fit-out experience in an estimation role in GCC**
- Degree or Diploma in Quantity Survey and Estimation as well as thorough knowledge of the Interior Fit-out industry.
- Should be well-versed in English. Proficiency in Hindi would be preferred.
- Strong knowledge in materials related to Fit-out industry and quantification.
- FIDIC knowledge would be preferred.
- Practical knowledge in estimation softwares such as **Plan Swift **would be preferred.
- Good experience in researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers as well assubcontractors.
- Basic knowledge of MEP quantities & MEP costing process.
- Having a ready network of Fit-out Suppliers & Sub Contractors from UAE market & overseas
- Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects.
- Effective communication skills and technically sound.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Experience**:

- Joinery/Fitouts: 2 years (required)