Estimation Manager

The Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Manager will direct cost planning, quantity take-offs, budgeting, contract administration, and commercial evaluation from pre-construction through project completion. This role ensures financial accuracy, rigorous cost variance tracking, documentation management, and value engineering across real estate and infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation & Quantity Take-Offs

• Prepare precise quantity take-offs and detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for real estate developments and associated infrastructure projects.
• Execute comprehensive cost estimation, budgeting, and financial planning across pre-construction and execution phases.
• Apply International Rules of Measurement (IRM) standards and standard industry practices for quantity surveying and measurement.
• Analyze architectural/engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents in AutoCAD and specialized tools to establish accurate project cost baselines.

Contract Administration, Procurement & Documentation

• Draft, review, and issue commercial documentation, including Work Orders (WOs), Purchase Orders (POs), Variation Orders, and Contract Addendums.
• Support tender package preparation, bid evaluations, rate analyses, and commercial negotiations with vendors, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with project specifications, contractual terms, and industry standards.

Cost Control, Variance Reporting & Value Engineering

• Conduct detailed Cost Variance Reporting and monitor actual expenditures against approved budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare comprehensive cost reports, interim valuations, monthly financial progress summaries, and cash flow forecasts for executive leadership.
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives to maximize budget efficiency without compromising quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, procurement, and project management teams to ensure data alignment within ERP systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., RICS) are strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10 years of proven experience in quantity surveying, pre-construction estimation, contract administration, and cost management specifically within real estate development.

Key Competencies & Technical Skills

• Software & Systems Mastery: Hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD, specialized Estimation Tools (e.g., PlanSwift, CostX), enterprise ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Highrise, or similar construction ERPs), and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Commercial & Documentation Expertise: Deep expertise in BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, measurement rules (IRM), contract drafting (Work Orders, Purchase Orders, Addendums), rate analysis, and Cost Variance Analysis.
• Analytical & Drawing Interpretation: Superior numerical accuracy with the ability to interpret complex CAD drawings, engineering specs, and contractual agreements.
• Stakeholder & Negotiation Skills: Strong problem-solving, commercial negotiation, and communication skills across internal teams, contractors, and corporate management.