Senior CSA Estimator

Job content

• Reviews tender documents/requests for proposals to understand project details and requirements;
• Reviews and interprets engineering documentation such as drawings/specifications/scope of works to fully understand the project requirements for detailed and accurate estimating;
• Provides detailed and accurate quantity and component take-offs against the technical drawings, specifications and scope of work documentation;
• Provides timely clarifications for ongoing submission within the tender/RFP duration;
• Ensures the flow of bid project information is maintained and documented.
• Provides current and competitive industry schedule of rates against the take-offs.
• Validates and Creates BOM rates by using first principle build ups.
• Communicates and negotiates competitive rates with Suppliers and Sub-contractors;
• Provides costing data and input into the proposal formats required by the tender documentation;
• Collates and Checks tender bids against estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness;
• Works within the Estimating Team, reporting to the Senior Estimating Manager or Project Manager;
• Coordinates with other Discipline Estimators and Engineers;
• Acts as a mentor to other Junior Estimators / Members of the Team.
• Maintains Company Pricing Databases.
  
  
Type Of Experience


• Prior CSA Cost Estimating Experience in the Construction Industry.
• Prior Advanced Technology Projects Cost Estimating Experience (desirable but not mandatory).
• Proficient in supporting medium to large scale projects.
• Proficient in preparing, co-ordination and consolidation of all estimating activities.
• First Principle Pricing.
• Cost Planning.
• Estimating CSA Works such as Earthworks, Piling, Insitu and Precast Concrete (Foundations and Structures) Structural Steelwork, Composite Cladding, Glazing, Doors, Windows, Internal Walls, Internal finishes and Special Coatings, External Works, Drainage and Building Sundries (Fire Stopping, Builderswork)
• Estimating CSA Works for Industrial Projects
  
  
Minimum Requirements


• 7-9 years of CSA Cost Estimating Experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline
• Use of typical estimating software (desirable)
• Use of ‘Take-Off’ Software (desirable)
• Proficient in the ability to work with engineering drawings and specifications