SR. COST ESTIMATOR - PRE CONTRACT

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Civil)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description:

The candidate should prepare cost estimates for construction projects to aid management in bidding on or determining prices on projects such as items, equipment, machinery, etc. He/She should be specialized in road and infrastructure construction. The candidate must be based in the United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities:

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain the tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to reduce costs.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Visit the site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of utility services.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain - United Arab Emirates (UAE)