Senior Estimator

September 3, 2019 | Comments Off on Senior Estimator

Job Title: Senior Technical Estimator

Location: Dublin

Salary: € Neg Doe

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join their busy Facades Partitions & Doors (FPD) team.

Overview of the position:

The position of estimator supports the ongoing company growth plans for the division and is a very important role in achieving the companies long term growth targets.

The senior estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects as required by client's documents and provides complete conceptual and total bid price.

The role will involve communicating with and supporting the current sales team and suppliers. Strong communication skills and an attention to detail are required.

Further essential skills are the ability to review/understand construction drawings and documentation.

The candidate will have the ability to provide leadership to the existing team, manage their own time, have work completed in a timely manner whilst working well under pressure. Enjoy being part of the team and take pride in achieving targets. While also have a strong technical knowledge with the ability to take on technical information quickly.

Full product training will be provided.

Previous estimating experience within the construction industry is a requirement. Ideally in Steel and Aluminium Glazing System, door fabrication or other allied areas.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the estimating team to ensure that the team operates in as efficient manner and delivers estimates and technical supporting documents in a timely and organised manner
  • Preparation of Estimates/Quotations for all products within the FPD Division

  • Administration of the Tender/Estimating process
  • Analysis of pre- tender documentation including Specifications, Architectural Drawings, Bill of Quantities and Contract Documents
  • Dealing with the company's supply chain partners in the course of preparing estimates and tenders
  • Analysis of prices from the company's suppliers
  • Presentation of entire cost build-up of estimates for margin agreement
  • Submission of estimates and tenders to the company's customers
  • Compiling and presentation of Technical Submittals for the various projects
  • Attending presentations and meetings as required from time to time

Essential Functions:

  • Reviews and evaluates requests for
  • Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of
  • Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and
  • Creates job
  • Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to
  • Executes take-offs of construction
  • Inputs take-offs into
  • Obtains pricing for
  • Obtains bids from
  • Prepares cost build up analysis for material, labour, equipment, subcontractors and overhead costs.
  • Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements,

Estimator Skills and Qualifications:

  • Attention to Detail Leadership skills Strong Excel skills
  • Analysing technical Information
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings Strong Time management skills

Apply now or call Noelle for more information on 0860483963.

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