Senior Estimator | Tier 1 Main Contractor |Limerick or Dublin
* Top 5 market leading Construction Company with great international presence in addition to significant annual turnover
* Excellent package and scope for career progression
* Established list of existing clients across Ireland
* Prestigious Projects across multiple sectors
Oradeo Recruitment is presently seeking interest for a Senior Estimator to join an international market leading Main Contractor based in Limerick or Dublin. The successful Senior Estimator (Building experience) will have the opportunity to work on a number of large, prestigious and complex projects ranging in value from €20-€80 million respectively.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, ideally the Senior Estimator will be an agile, analytical thinker, effective decision maker and excellent communicator with a high level of competence in ICT and presentation skills. We are very keen to hear from talented individuals with a demonstrable background in construction, with a commercial or construction degree and membership of a relevant professional institution.
The Senior Estimator will work closely with the Commercial Director and the project team from the earliest stages of the project. This opportunity comes with a first class remuneration package and a clear scope for career development.
Senior Estimator Responsibilities:
* Preparing and collating tenders by a given deadline based on the scope of work, plans, specification, BOQ’s schedules and inspections.
* Prepare estimates by compiling take-off based on scope of work and entering into computer estimating system, review computer printout for accuracy and completeness.
* Managing and interfacing of tendering process with the various departments and the timely submitting of the tender.
* Dealing with pre-designed and design enquiries from initial contact to final submission.
* Assist in compiling submissions of inclusions, exclusions, clarifications and program of works.
* Manage the quotations request process and review quotations for completeness.
* Predict possible issues and pitfalls of projects, and advise the bid team of project risks and solutions.
* Follow up on submitted tenders and document the relevant feedback.
* Liaising and reporting to procurement department in relation to ongoing project submissions.
* Reviewing tender enquiries and tender analysis for projects and advise of any concerns or value engineering details as appropriate.
* Management of subcontractor re-measuring on a project by project basis.
* Breaking down large fixture packages into trade packages and sub-contracting sections of the work.
* Processing of variations and updating financial contract information.
* Analysing sub-contractor quotations and checking inclusions and exclusions.
* Client presentations.
* Working with quantity surveyors to estimate the type and amount of materials necessary to deliver the contract against the agreed specifications.
Necessary Requirements:
* 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics or Civil/Structural Engineering.
* Ideally you will be a Chartered professional.
* The Senior Estimator will possess a number of supplier & subcontractor contacts within the construction industry to call on and be capable of securing the best financial outcome.
* You will ideally possess 10+ years’ experience within the Irish/UK market of which 4 years has been spent in a similar Estimator capacity.
* Displays thorough understanding of specifications, bills of quantities, and drawings to include exceptional accuracy in measurement capabilities.
* Knowledge of current rates and subcontracting agreements in the Irish and/or UK Market (Preferably the Irish market).
* Familiar with MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and other Quantity Surveying Packages (Billsoft).
* Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Analytical thinker with demonstrated problem solving skills.
* Previous people management experience required.
* Ability to work in a team or on own initiative.
* Ability to perform multiple tasks at a high level of quality.
* Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment.
For more information about this Senior Estimator position or other Estimator opportunities, contact Eavan McCallig at Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 1 687 7188/00353 86 385 1651 or apply in confidence.
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