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Estimator

Ref: CCL-HR-184

Location: Cork

Salary: Negotiable


Due to continuing expansion, we currently have a vacancy for an Estimator to join our team.

KEY SKILLS:

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Advanced IT skills – including excellent knowledge of MS office applications and QS / Estimating packages – Global Buildsoft / Cost X etc
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying and main contracting experience desirable
  • Competent in assessing contract documents and contract requirements
  • A good knowledge of the construction industry, building regulations, key players and building technology methods
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated, with excellent time management skills and must be able to complete tasks before deadlines
  • Proven record of own responsibility and accountability and ability to work successfully with a team
  • Other responsibilities relating to the role.
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to measure from first principals, price and estimate projects across a wide range of sectors
  • Analysing drawings, project specifications, client pricing documentation 
  • Working closely with the Commercial Director, other Tender Team members and Construction Directors
  • Involved in full tender process from beginning to completion which will include but not limited to;
  1. Checking pricing documents for accuracy and managing/compiling pricing documents production
  2. Reviewing the Contract for each tender
  3. Compiling tender enquiries, issuing enquiries and adjudicating subcontractor/supplier tender quotations
  4. Preparing estimate Direct and Indirect Costs
  5. Identifying and evaluating risk and opportunities 
  6. Developing risk registers
  7. Presenting estimates to senior management for review
  8. Preparing tender and contract documents for submission
  9. Qualify bid with any necessary risk items and exclusions/qualifications
  10. Investigate and develop value engineering options
  11. To attend client presentations and providing information to clients in a professional manner
  • Liaising with relevant parties on an on-going basis

Please send CV to careers@cfield.ie


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