
Senior Estimator
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create and submit tenders to clients
- Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services
- Analyse and review project drawings / technical specifications / contract requirements to ensure you are clear on what is to be tendered
- Understand the project/program and its requirements
- Discuss elements of the project with Site, Production or other sources to ensure a proper cost base is being established
- Calculate labour costs, materials, production times etc.
- Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting
- Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, glazing consultants etc.)
- Obtain and review sub-contractors’ and material suppliers’ quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes fulfil the contract documents
- Complete Budgeting Schedules for projects after order is received
- Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labour costing
- Tracking the projects that you are responsible for and working with the Sales to convert to an order.
- Supporting Sales with potential customer requests for technical information, updated quotes or any product certification that is required
- Managing the recording of all quotes on the server in an organized fashion
- Following up on all enquiries – contacting the clients and keeping them informed as to when they will receive a full price and get feedback on same
- Recognised third-level qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Accountancy or other relevant discipline
- Possession of excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Ability to review and analyse construction drawings contract documentation and specifications
- Well-honed time management skills
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation, as well as with external parties
- Highly engaged, proactive and motivated individual with a strong commercial understanding.
- Previous experience estimating small and large-scale projects
- Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet analysis
- Ability to use CAD as well as other programmes for material take off.