Reviews tender documents/Requests for Proposals to understand project details and requirements
Reviews and interprets engineering documentation such as drawings/specifications/scope of works to fully understand the project requirements for detailed and accurate estimating in a highly effective manner
Provides detailed and accurate quantity and component take-offs againstthe technical drawings, specifications and scope of work documentation in atimely and highly effective manner
Provides timely clarifications for ongoing submission within the tenderduration
Provides current and competitive industry schedule of rates against thetake-offs
Communicates and negotiates competitive rates with suppliers andsub-contractors in a highly effective manner
Provides costing data and input into the Proposal formats required bythe tender documentation in a timely and highly effective manner
Collating and checking tender bids against estimates to ensure accuracyand completeness
Works highly effectively within the estimating team, reporting to theBid Manager or Project Manager
Coordinates with other discipline estimators and Engineers in a highly effective manner displaying leadership capabilities
Acts as a mentor to other junior Estimators.
Provides excellent support to other team members with regards to estimating and tendering
Coordinates highly effectively between other disciplines to close estimating scope gaps.
Job Requirement
Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent
Diploma holders with additional 2 - 3 years experience unless equated with professional certifications
6 - 8 years of cost estimating experience within the related discipline
Cost estimating experience in the construction industry
Highly proficient in supporting medium to large scale projects
Highly proficient in preparing, co-ordination and consolidation of all estimating activities
Clear and structured communication
Focus and detail oriented
Excellent numerical skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Highly analytical
Planning and organization skills
Time management skills
Highly conversant in using typical software for estimating (BIM) an asset
Highly proficient in the ability to work with engineering drawings and specifications
