Estimator

Who are we

We are an award-winning international construction specialist that delivers complex high value workspaces and technical environments. We’ve been leading the way for over 40 years and employ the brightest minds and the most advanced technologies. Our mission is to consistently provide the ultimate solution for high value working environments through our continuous investment into the best people, technology, and processes.

About The Job

Here at Ardmac we pride ourselves on being the contractor of choice for great clients and the workplace of choice for great people. We are currently looking for an Estimator to be based out of our Dublin Office to provide tender costs for Architectural Fit-out projects in the following fields – Cleanrooms / Data Centres / Battery Facilities in Ireland, UK & Mainland Europe for Divisional Director’s adjudication ensuring a competitive net bid.

Role Responsibilities

1. Check and acknowledge tender documents and amendments.
2. Abstract information into subcontract and material packages.
3. Select subcontract and material suppliers.
4. Organise copy of tender documents and amendments for appropriate parties.
5. Ensure tendering processes are fully implemented.
6. Arrange pricing document production – internal or external – if required.
7. Enter pricing document onto estimating system.
8. Rate up pricing document.
9. Ability to price from First-Principles.
10. Answering queries from subcontractors/suppliers.
11. Liaise with Client/Design Team during tender process and arrange meeting if required.
12. Identify scope for design alternatives and value engineering, discussing with appropriate bid team members.
13. Appraise sub-contractor/supplier quotations.
14. Price up Prelims, in conjunction with Senior Estimator / Construction Manager.
15. Finalise ‘Tender Summary Sheet’ prior to Adjudication Meeting.
16. Attend Adjudication Meeting and present tender.
17. Highlight any areas of concern / risk in cost proposal.

Experience

1. Must have Construction management or surveying third level qualification.
2. CIOB/SCSI.
3. A good knowledge of contracts and contract agreements, construction materials, methods and technologies.
4. Planning techniques, procurement, and management systems.
5. Health and Safety.

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