Are you a Construction Estimator with 3+ years experience working with main building contractors?

This is a permanent staff role with a team of estimators based in an office in Limerick where you will work on high profile projects in Ireland & Europe with one of Irelands leading contractors.

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

Senior Estimator - Construction - Limerick

Job Description

Our client is one of Ireland's leading Construction Management companies, providing construction solutions to the commercial, retail, healthcare, life science and industrial sectors

As a Construction Estimator you will be part of a team of estimators reporting to an Estimating Manager where you will work on multiple projects across Ireland & Europe.

Based in an office in Limerick, this is a permanent staff role with prospects.

Produce estimates by gathering proposals, quotes, specifications and related documents.

Identify opportunities and deficits in the tender documents that provide commercial leverage.

Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; compute costs and maintain a fit-for-purpose cost database.

Analyse, evaluate and perform risk analysis on supplier and subcontract packages

Work with the QS function in pre-contract negotiations.

Liaise with the Estimator Manager and senior management on contractual concerns and ensure that all necessary notices and submissions are met in a timely manner.

Engage with the commercial/project team to agree budgets prior to the pre-start handover meeting.

Manage and control preliminary budgets for tender process.

Ensure client relationships are maintained throughout commercial negotiations.

Compile and maintain costs data reports.

Build and maintain long-term relationships with key

Review technical publications; track price trends and regulatory changes

Requirements

3-5 years relevant experience

Degree qualification in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or related field

Good knowledge of construction outputs, and of labour, plant and material prices.

Financially numerate with strong commercials knowledge.

Good understanding of data analysis methods.

Ability to work as part of a team

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Ability to manage tender documentation and punctual with reports.

Methodical, analytical mindset with good attention to detail

Must be able to work to tight deadlines.

Package

€competitive remuneration package includes pension and life assurance, healthcare and work-life balance leave days.

Contact

Lizella Fernandes is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Estimator interested in roles based in Limerick, 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 Estimators in Limerick and Ireland.

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