Point Contracting

Civil and MEP estimator
Seeking an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to manage the preparation of competitive and accurate estimates for warehouse, industrial, tower and commercial building projects, including Design &amp; Build (D&amp;B) projects. The role will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, quantity take-offs, rate analysis, subcontractor and supplier enquiries, value engineering, risk identification and preparation of final tender submissions.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Review tender drawings, specifications, BOQ, scope of work, contract conditions and employer requirements.
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<li>Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for civil, structural and architectural works.
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<li>Prepare detailed rate analysis.
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<li>Review architectural drawings and schedules and ensure all associated works are included in the estimate.
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<li>Prepare estimates for Design &amp; Build projects, including design-related costs and contractor design responsibilities.
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<li>Review Employer's Requirements and identify design obligations, performance requirements and scope gaps.
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<li>Prepare tender enquiries and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
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<li>Review subcontractor quotations for scope compliance, exclusions, qualifications, technical compliance and commercial conditions.
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<li>Prepare detailed quotation comparison and bid analysis.
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<li>Identify missing information, discrepancies and conflicts between drawings, BOQ, specifications and contract documents.
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<li>Prepare and manage RFIs and tender clarifications.
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<li>Review tender addenda and revised drawings and incorporate changes into the estimate.
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<li>Identify project-specific risks, exclusions, assumptions and commercial exposures.
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<li>Prepare Value Engineering (VE) proposals and alternative construction solutions to achieve cost-effective designs.
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<li>Prepare tender summaries, cost plans and management reports for final bid review.
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<li>Analyse major cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
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<li>Ensure compliance with UAE/Dubai construction standards, project specifications and client requirements.
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<li>Assist in preparing the final tender price, including direct cost, preliminaries, overheads, risk allowances and profit.
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<li>Ensure estimates are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted within the required deadline.
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Key Technical Experience
The candidate should have strong experience in:
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<li>RCC buildings and tower structures
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<li>Warehouses and industrial buildings
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<li>PEB / structural steel buildings
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<li>Design &amp; Build projects
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Software Skills
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<li>MS Excel – Advanced
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<li>AutoCAD
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<li>Planswift / Bluebeam / CostX or similar quantity take-off software
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<li>Primavera/P6 knowledge is an advantage
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<li>MS Office
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Required Qualifications &amp; Experience
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
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<li>5–10+ years of relevant estimating experience, preferably with UAE/Dubai construction projects.
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<li>Strong experience in pre-contract estimation and tendering.
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<li>Experience in warehouse, industrial, tower and commercial building projects.
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<li>Experience in Design &amp; Build tendering is highly preferred.
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<li>Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, productivity and UAE market rates.
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<li>Good understanding of FIDIC and other common construction contract conditions.
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<li>Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
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<li>Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict submission deadlines.
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<li>Good communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
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Pay: AED2,611.00 - AED8,426.00 per month
Work Location: In person

Civil and MEP estimator

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