Senior Estimation Engineer

• Managing the estimation process and ensuring accurate, competitive and timely cost estimates for construction projects. • Ensure project costs, quantities, resources and commercial requirements are properly assessed, identified and incorporated into estimates. • Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs and pricing for building construction projects based on drawings, specifications and tender documents. • Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and scope of work to identify project requirements and estimation risks. • Prepare and review BOQs, material quantities, labour requirements, plant, subcontractor and supplier costs. • Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and ensure that pricing is technically and commercially compliant. • Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and project teams to obtain clarifications and accurate pricing. • Develop competitive tender pricing strategies, analyse market rates and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising project requirements. • Analyse project requirements, construction methodologies, risks and exclusions and ensure all assumptions are clearly reflected in the estimate. • Prepare tender submissions, including commercial summaries, clarifications, exclusions, qualifications and supporting cost information. • Participate in tender clarification meetings, site visits and technical discussions with clients, consultants and internal departments. • Review and verify estimates prepared by junior estimators and ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with tender requirements. • Maintain and update cost databases, rate analysis, historical project costs and relevant market information. • Review quantity take-offs and rate analysis to ensure alignment with drawings, specifications, BOQ and contract requirements. • Take care of own health and safety and that of others including the Environment that may be affected at work. • Cooperate with employers and co-workers to meet the legal requirements. • Report to supervisor/top management any risk/incident related to health and safety and environment in his work area. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills • Excellent planning and organization skills • Able to work extended hours to fulfill the role • Able to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines • Proficiency in estimating software, MS Excel and relevant construction measurement and pricing tools