Are you a Senior Estimator with 7+ years experience working with main contractors on construction projects in excess of €10M+?

Are you interested in joining a leading Irish Building contractor with projects throughout Leinster? 

Choice of office locations Dublin, Galway or Roscommon, Hybrid working options for the right candidate

If interested, forward your CV to lizella@jobcontax.com or call Lizella on +353-1-9696683 for a confidential chat.

Senior Estimator - Building Contractor​ - Ireland

Job Description

Our client is a leading Irish Building contractor working on Commercial & Fit-Out, Civic, Education, Conservation & Restoration, Healthcare, Pharma & Industrial, Tourism & Leisure, Residential projects.

You will be reporting to the Estimating Director and joining a leading Irish building main contractor committed to the highest standards of safety, quality & sustainability with an earned reputation for delivering outstanding quality projects.

You will have the opportunity to work in a leading role, for the preparation of tender submissions for major construction projects.  

You will work as part of the tender bid team in conjunction with the Technical and Project Coordination Departments to thoroughly scrutinise project tender requirements, review scope, assessment of costing requirements and analysis of data received in preparation of tender costs submissions 

Review and assessment of tender documentation including interpreting drawings, specifications, reports and general scope of works requirements. 

Preparation of inhouse tender review presentations. 

Attend site visits to appraise new projects as part of the tender bid process. 

Preparation of consultant, subcontractor and material packages for pricing using latest estimating software. 

Review and preparation of consultant, subcontractor and materials cost analysis for cost comparison purposes.  

Measurement of work as required in accordance with ARM 4 and updates. 

Continuous management of tender documents. 

Preparation of tender queries and management of mid tender clarifications / addendums. 

Preparation and pricing of tender documents. 

Identification of project risks, management and pricing of same.

Establish opportunities for alternatives and value engineering proposals. 

Pricing and review of preliminaries for sign off. 

Completion and submission of tender in accordance with Instructions to Tender. 

Correspondence with design team/tendering authority during and post tender.

Preparation of project handover reports including collation of the necessary and associated documentation. 

Liaising with Project QS and Construction Team to review pricing strategies, quotes and budgets. 

Preparation and maintenance of estimating data for reports and tender application. 

Assist the Bid Technical Manager in the preparation of tender applications and works proposals. 

Assist in the preparation of cost plans, expression of interest and presentations to clients and design teams.  

Build relations and maintaining same with existing and potential clients and design teams. 

Continually review and improve tender bid procedures. 

Requirements

Relevant diploma or degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction related discipline. 

7+ years experience Building Construction Estimating / Tendering with main contractors

Good ability to read drawings, specification and reports with capability to assess issues and risk.  

Clear and concise communicator with an aptitude for problem solving and thinking outside the box. 

Capable of working on his/her own initiatives and as part of a team.

Able to work accurately and efficiently while managing owns time to meet critical deadlines.  

Be proficient in word and excel and a knowledge of conquest a plus.   

Hold a valid driving licence. 

Package

Competitive Salary Package based on experience and qualifications

Choice of office locations Dublin, Galway or Roscommon, Hybrid working options for the right candidate

Contact

Lizella Fernandes is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Senior Estimator interested in roles based in Ireland, you can contact Lizella by e-mail lizella@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696683 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Senior Estimators in Ireland.

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