Senior Estimator
On-site Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Estimation
Description
At Electra we need talented people that will share our strategy to be the obvious contracting partner for local & international players who wish to set up an event within the GCC.
Under the guidance of the Chief Operating Officer/Estimation Manager, the Sr. Estimator’s role is to support the CS Team in tendering and securing jobs by preparing the quotations.
Requirements
Working in line with the company direction, standards and to the best of their ability. Assisting the Estimation Manager including but not limited to the below:
Quantity Surveyor / Estimation:
Having a vast knowledge in the different materials used in fitouts and able to assess, understand, and review the use of different materials in fabrication, cost differences with each and the impact on final product. Assess, understand, and review visuals / drawings from Client Services / Design teams. Measuring the quantities and grouping the elements as per type. Preparing a detailed BOQ based on drawings / information when one is not provided by Client Services team, mentioning all assumptions and exclusions. Pricing detailed BOQ based using Library of Knowledge / working closely with fabrication estimator where needed. Liaise with Project Management and Fabrication teams to establish cost effective solutions to meet client budget. Ensure all project specific elements are available and liaise with Procurement department when necessary. Work closely with CS team to address any budget related challenges. Maintain all of Electra’s costing forms and templates. Mentor new recruits to establish consistency in costing protocol. Conducting detailed cost analysis, monitoring cost variations post job, budgeted vs actual, adjust price point accordingly. Work closely with Budget Analyst, Fabrication Estimator to standardise pricing overall, increase profitability. ERP (Nav) maintenance of overall database, creating brand new pricing codes working closely with both IT and Finance departments
Other Requirements:
At least 6-7 years in Fit Out/ Joinery/Interiors Has an Engineering Degree Good knowledge in Microsoft, AutoCAD, SketchUp (added advantage) Works with minimum or no supervision and self motivated Attention to detail and analytic thinking. Performs duties as workload necessitates. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Good communication skills. Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload. Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position. Meets department productivity standards.
General Obligations towards Health, Safety and Environment:
You will correctly use machinery, appliances, tools, transport, and all equipment issued by the company. You will correctly use personal protective equipment supplied by the company. You will not remove any safety devices for any machinery or installations. You will perform all tasks set forth by safety and environmental regulations and thus cooperate with Electra to ensure a working environment and condition that do not pose any risks in terms of health, safety and environment to others
Benefits
Electra is an equal opportunity company who thrive on its diversity. Competitive Salary Medical Insurance Merit Bonus* Learning & Development Opportunities
