Niche Designs
Project Estimator
Responsibilities:
• Estimation of large prestigious high-end interior fit-out projects.
• Preparation of bills of quantities.
• Adjudication of sub-contractor’s claims (measurement).
• Estimating and cost control.
• Managing full tender process.
• Interpreting specifications, price tenders, and preparation of contract documents.
• Interpreting and checking drawings, tender documents, quantities, and estimates.
• Supervising surveys and interpreting third-party surveys.
• Verifying sub-contractor’s claims and verification of Quantity Surveyor’s calculations progress of work at the site and material on-site/off-site.
• Managing and supervising Tender / Quantity Surveyor Department and planning and programming workload.
• Maintaining supplier/subcontractor database and consistently seeking new companies to pre-qualify for inclusion on the tender list.
• Develops bid cost estimates for the specified deadlines for submission
• Manages the bid calendar to ensure that company is complying with its commitments.
• Reviews and comments on technical and commercial specifications.
• Prepares material takeoffs and obtains market pricing
• Helps establish and periodically review the Estimating Policies and Procedures of the Company.
• Manages the retention of important bid documents/technical specifications according to the Policies and Procedures of the Company as established by the Controller.
• Works with sales to prioritize and periodically review the Bid Calendar to ensure Company is meeting its obligations to submit timely bids.
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering
Excellent knowledge of estimation software
Excellent knowledge in Autocad, ArchiCad, and 3Ds max
Good contact in the UAE market
Valid UAE Driving License
At least 2-3 years of experience in Fit Out estimation and should be able to handle multiple projects