Junior Estimator
Job Description
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of UAE experience in estimating.
- Previous experience in:
- Luxury Retail
- Interior Fit-Out
- Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
- Joinery
- MEP works
- UAE Driving Licence preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- Civil Works
- Joinery
- MEP
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Gypsum
- Painting
- Glass
- Flooring
- Ability to read construction drawings.
- BOQ preparation.
- Quantity take-off.
- Cost analysis.
- Knowledge of UAE construction market rates.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with AutoCAD (preferred).
- Knowledge of estimation software is an advantage.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tender & Cost Estimation
- Review architectural, MEP, structural and shop drawings.
- Analyse project specifications and scope of work.
- Prepare accurate BOQs (Bills of Quantities).
- Perform quantity take-offs.
- Estimate labour, material, equipment and subcontractor costs.
- Prepare comprehensive cost breakdowns.
- Develop competitive commercial proposals.
- Ensure all quotations meet Beauvoir’s required profit margins.
Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Build and maintain relationships with approved vendors.
- Continuously update pricing databases.
- Negotiate pricing to maximise project profitability.
Site Visits
- Attend site surveys before quotation when required.
- Identify potential risks or missing scope.
- Verify dimensions and site conditions.
- Recommend value engineering opportunities.
Commercial
- Monitor material price fluctuations.
- Identify commercial risks before tender submission.
- Prepare variation quotations.
- Support project managers with change order pricing.
- Assist with project handover after award.
Documentation
- Prepare professional quotations and tender submissions.
- Maintain estimation records and cost databases.
- Update historical project costing.
- Ensure all submissions are completed before deadlines.
Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Project Managers
- Engineers
- Site Supervisors
- Procurement
- Suppliers
- Clients (when clarification is required)
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