Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator will answer to the Chief Estimator; he is expected to master the analysis of plans and specification documents for the calls to tender. The estimator will be able to determine which items or specialty trades are key to a successful bid. The person will be able to analyse a bid from a sub trade and to calculate quantities to enter into a punch list. The Senior Estimator will evaluate the extent of work required for a project and will establish unit prices.

Main Responsibilities

- Prepare with Chief Estimator, list of sub trades to invite to bid;
- Prepare punch list;
- Estimate costs of labour and material;
- Analyse bids;
- Effect final revision of an estimate together with Chief Estimator;
- Perform any other related task at the request of the Chief Estimator;
- Be available when needed on sites.

Skills

- Excellent capacity to concentrate and ability to analyse;
- Attention to detail;
- Reliability;
- Availability;
- Teamwork.

Education and Experience

- University degree in engineering or architecture; or
- College diploma in cost estimation for construction;
- Minimum 5 years experience in construction project estimation of buildings – institutional, industrial and commercial;
- All other relevant or equivalent experience will be considered.

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