PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Calculate material requirements and estimated material costs.
• Calculate manpower requirements, labor hours, and manpower costs.
• Estimate equipment, tools, transportation, and other project-related costs.
• Obtain and compare material and service quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost breakdowns, and project costing sheets.
• Calculate project fees, mark-ups, and proposed project prices.
• Analyze project costs and provide estimates of potential project margins.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scope of work, and tender documents.
• Identify potential cost risks, exclusions, and assumptions in project estimates.
• Coordinate with the project, engineering, procurement, and management teams to ensure accurate costing.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals and tender submissions.
• Maintain and update cost databases for materials, manpower, equipment, and subcontractor rates.
• Provide cost analysis and recommendations to management before project submission.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Experience as a Project Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Estimator, or similar position in the construction industry.
• Good understanding of construction materials, manpower requirements, and project costing.
• Able to read and understand construction drawings and project specifications.
• Familiar with BOQ, cost breakdown, quotation comparison, and project pricing.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with spreadsheet-based costing.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Experience in workshop construction, oil & gas, shipyard, fabrication, modular construction, or industrial projects will be an advantage.