Senior Estimation Lead
Job Description
To prepare accurate cost estimates based on enquiry documentation & ensure that returned quotation comply with requirement.
Background & Experience (years)
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- 7-10 years Professional experience.
- Experience using MS Excel and Word.
- Knowledge in Estimation software a must.
Competencies and Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse workforce.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with PC-based computer software.
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
- Highly professional in dealings with candidates, co-workers, and outside contacts.
- High degree of initiative, judgment, and problem solving.
- Ability to be self-directed and “take ownership” of role.
- High level of integrity, work ethic, and confidentiality.
- Ability to cope with changes of a rapidly growing company.
Responsibilities Duties:
- Study enquiry documents including drawings, project specification, BOQ (Bill of Quantities), scope of work, contract details and conditions to establish the exact requirements.
- Discuss with Sales Department / Estimation Coordinator regarding the specifications / requirements of the Clients.
- Liaise with construction / operations team to establish execution / method statements and reflect the same in estimation.
- Study and interpret Engineering drawings and technical specifications to develop manufacturing process flows.
- Establish direct cost resources required to execute various activities.
- Where exact requirements cannot be ascertained, clarifications to be sought or stated assumptions to be made.
- Visit site or arrange for Site Visit to establish / verify details of the same.
- Seek subcontract prices for scope of work not to be undertaken by the company.
- Study tender BOQ, quantities take off, sending enquiries to the / subcontractors vendors to get competitive quotations.
- Liaise with Design Department for any Preliminary drawings.
- Prepare estimate using appropriate software and discuss the same with Sales Department / Estimation Coordinator.