Estimator

3 days ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates AL IKHAA CONTRACTING LLC Full time

**Job Title**: Estimator
**Department**: Estimation/Pre-construction
**Location**: Head Office / Project Sites
**Reporting To**: Senior Estimator / Project Manager

**Job Overview**:
The Estimator is responsible for calculating and preparing cost estimates for construction projects, ensuring all factors are considered to prepare accurate and competitive bids. This role involves analyzing project requirements, interpreting plans and specifications, and coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure the estimates reflect the most current pricing and labor costs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Project Cost Estimation**:

- Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and overheads.
- Review project plans, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope and requirements.
- **Bid Preparation & Submission**:

- Develop and compile bid proposals, ensuring all pricing and bid details are clear, accurate, and competitive.
- Collaborate with the Senior Estimator to review and finalize bids before submission.
- **Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination**:

- Obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, analyze pricing, and integrate these into overall project estimates.
- Negotiate with vendors to secure cost-effective rates and identify potential savings.
- **Cost Analysis & Value Engineering**:

- Conduct cost analysis for completed projects to compare estimates with actual costs, identify variances, and improve future estimation accuracy.
- Suggest value engineering options to improve project profitability and optimize resources without compromising quality.
- **Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning**:

- Identify and assess potential project risks and incorporate contingency measures in estimates.
- Communicate risk factors to project managers and propose solutions to minimize potential budget overruns.
- **Documentation & Reporting**:

- Prepare comprehensive estimate reports, cost breakdowns, and maintain records of all estimates and bids.
- Participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders to present estimates and answer queries related to project costs.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Educational Qualification**: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- **Experience**: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in estimation within the construction industry, ideally with experience in warehouses, villas, or manufacturing facilities.
- **Technical Skills**: Strong proficiency in estimation software (such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other relevant software) and MS Office (Excel for cost analysis).
- **Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills**: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to accurately project costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- **Communication & Negotiation Skills**: Effective verbal and written communication for collaborating with team members, subcontractors, and clients.
- **Organizational Skills**: Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

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

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED10,000.00 per month


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