RA International
We are looking for a Civil Estimator to help us grow our team in Dubai. Candidate should have a minimum of five years of construction contracting experience, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in US Government/US Military construction. Contractual documentation specifically Dept of State, OBO, NAFVAC, USACE, USAID, and other USG Construction projects. Understanding of FAR clauses.
Roles and Responsibilities :
Effectively interpret the client requirements for each new solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), and/or task order.
Undertake detailed civil engineering designs and costings for solicitations to include:
Preparing tender/solicitation study reports by analyzing the scope of work.
Development of compliant civil construction methodologies and concept designs in accordance with RFP requirements. Liaising with the Head of Construction as and when required.
Accurate determination of labor, material, logistics, and equipment requirements.
Prepare and submit a detailed Bill of Materials, including specifications and relevant standards to the Procurement department within agreed timelines.
Alternative, viable and sustainable solutions to increase company competitiveness where possible.
Contribute to Technical methodology statements.
Contribute to mobilization plans.
Assist the scheduler in drawing up the bid/tender schedule.
Included will be the submission of data sheets for specified materials
Prepare and submit solicitation clarification questions in accordance with the RFP requirements.
Participate in key review meetings and final costing reviews.
Cooperate with the Bid Manager in all Bid Handover workshops and lead the Civil submission overview ensuring all key details are presented.
When required, provide detailed engineering designs and drawings that are suitable for construction, with all supporting calculations.
When required, provide rapid and accurate support to construction/facilities teams.
Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.
Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to self-perform or sub-contract the construction of components.
Liaise with the balance of estimating team and align submissions.
Ad-Hoc Tasks as required by the Lead Estimator and Bid Manager.
Research all available options and prepare cost-effective, efficient solutions, for each proposal.
Look for areas where value engineering may assist in lowering overall project costs.
Keep abreast of all developments within the industry.
Multi-disciplinary engineering coordination will be required.
Cooperate with the Bid Manager in all Lessons Learned exercises, and incorporate amended processes, policies, and procedures into future Technical and Commercial proposals.