Job Summary
The Lead Estimator is responsible to generate and manage construction cost estimates, valuation of engineering work and budgets. Provide estimates, budget control and studies for projects and potential projects during business development, pre-construction and construction phases of a project and across all scopes, systems, and assemblies.
Job Responsibilities 1
Ensures efficient relationship with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain competitive pricing information to use in estimating.
Leads the development of schematic cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience to develop detailed cost estimate forecasting.
Reviews tender documentation and identifies ambiguities, risks and key issues to be considered by the tender team.
Prepares sound, consistent data for profitable tendering (estimate of man hours, equipment, subcontractors and material costs).
Reviews tender documentation and identifies ambiguities, risks and key issues to be considered by the tender team.
Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates, and can explain variance cost drivers.
Handles inquiries and provides information related to tendering and estimating.
Job Responsibilities 2
Analyzes drawing, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
Supports and assists the Estimation Manager in the process of quantity take-offs, both manually and digitally, from tender documents and drawings.
Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
Conducts site inspection for tender understanding, analysis of conditions and assessment of risk and identification of activities that may or may not be shown in tender documents.
Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required. Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.
Liaises with the Engineering Team on the design element of design & construct tenders and providing temporary works support for tenders.
Undertakes comprehensive reviews of Contractor’s estimate submissions, change requests and bids including pricing clarifications, assumptions, terms and conditions.
Job Knowledge & Skills
• Knowledge in resources planning, detailed estimate rate calculations etc.“Experience†in Cost estimating packages such as CCS (Candy) will be a distinct advantage.Extensive Knowledge in MS word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, QS related Software & Web search/Internet.Knowledge of local material rate, labor gang productivities and Subcontractors.Familiar with techniques, procedures, methods and the nature of applicable construction systems across all disciplines.Estimating and Project Management Skills.Solid understanding of policies and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
13 years Total
5 years On Job
3 years GCC
Competencies
Collaboration
Accountability
Resilience
Quality
Leadership
Creates Strategy - Developing
Drives Performance - Developing
Develops Future Leaders - Developing
Cost Management L3
Project Estimating L3
Contract/Bid Documents L3
Risk analysis & control assessment techniques L3
Document & Record Control L3
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
Certificate in PMP or any related field
Power International Holding (PIH) is a diversified business conglomerate, grouped into 5 main sectors: General Contracting, Agro-Food Industries, Real Estate Development, Lifestyle (Hospitality, Entertainment & Catering) and General Services. To ensure the sustainability and success of each businesses within the various sectors, we are committed to providing every entity with the tools and resources together with the central functional support to enable development and growth. We work in specialization, to ensure that each business strives to achieve the organization’s objectives and goals. Grouping is done through focus and trade excellence of organization leaders who proactively work together in multi-disciplinary groups, ensuring that each business thrives and flourishes.
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