Estimator

 

Description:

Our client are on the lookout for an M&E Estimator who will be responsible for the management of the overall estimating and bidding function including all facets such as estimating, contractual matters, planning & programming, HSEQ and technical writing. This also entails the planning and allocation of work to all personnel involved in the preparation of bids.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
  • Will ensure that accurate project proposals, programmes & budgets are developed in an efficient, timely manner and in accordance with the approved business strategy.
  • Following the submission bids to attend meetings, negotiate and record all changes to the tender price required.
  • Develops and manages structure and organisation within the estimating team.
  • Liaises on resources and business processes, to ensure that the Estimating resource pool is an
  • appropriate size, with an appropriate blend of skill-sets, for the projected workload.
  • Ensures that appropriate Senior Estimators, Estimators, Planning Engineers & Engineers are appointed to individual projects based on experience, skills and knowledge.
  • Ensures that discipline specific outputs are produced consistently and to appropriate standards.
  • Ensures that the Estimating team is accountable for its performance against agreed schedules and man-hour budgets.
  • Arranges and chairs estimating meetings.
  • Reviews, challenges and approves project estimates at the appropriate level; giving due consideration to level of design and available information, risks, planning, support services, HSEQ and 3rd parties.
  • Works with the site commercial teams to ensure estimating budgets & programmes are reflective of actual delivery experience.
  • Works with the Client and relevant individuals to process and establish tender enquires and tender submissions.
  • Represents the estimating team at management meetings and interfaces with other departments / teams.
  • Promotes interaction with the appropriate functional leader for to facilitate successful development of solutions to problems and estimates.
  • Ensures that the Estimating team proactively manages knowledge to facilitate continuous improvement.
  • Upkeeps resource databases in estimating software packages (such as CANDY, Excel, Causeway, CCS, etc.) with latest available resource cost information.
  • Ensures effective feedback / comparison of estimates and actual costs with commercial managers at the appropriate levels.

Key Sills:

  • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to read, understand and organise construction plans and specifications
  • Strong organisational and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while exercising great judgment
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong ability to multitask, prioritise and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines

Organization Sonas Technical
Industry Management
Occupational Category Estimator
Job Location Limerick,Ireland
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Salary 60000 - 65000 | £  / Yearly
Experience 3 Years
Posted at 2023-03-12 5:37 pm
Expires on 2024-12-05