Senior Estimator Civil
AESOM Pvt. Ltd., Pakistan
Job Description
A North American based Company is looking for Sr. Construction Estimator with at least 3-5 years’ experience in US estimation industry. As a Sr. Construction Estimator, you will apply your expert knowledge of construction costs to develop complete and accurate cost estimates for the United States Market. Strong working knowledge of all project phases including conceptual and schematic drawings to a detailed final bid estimate is required. The Sr. Construction Estimator must also have the capability to develop, evaluate, compile and present the scope of work and cost data for construction bids. A typical project will initially start with a review of the construction documents (drawings, specifications, construction, and design agreements) for completeness and best practices, and an analysis of the direct cost budget.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares construction estimates by studying construction blueprints, and technical specifications, and identifying project costs for each element of the proposed improvements.
- Complete understanding of the plans, riser diagrams and all the associated concepts.
- Must have a good command over all the CSI trades
- Responsible to calculate QTOs or BOQs to ensure that all QTOs or BOQs are completed and accurate.
- Evaluates all quotes and proposals to ensure compliance with the scope of work.
- Understand, develop, and compile high-level cost estimates for multiple projects.
- Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Assists with generating and organizing final proposal deliverables for submission.
Job Specification
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field experience
- 3-5 year of relevant experience in US based Projects.
- Familiarity with industry-specific takeoff software such as Plan Swift, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.
- Complete understanding of the plans, riser diagrams and all the associated concepts.
- Candidates must also have strong computer skills and be proficient with estimating software.
- Must have general working knowledge and understanding of all types of construction planning/specifications that may apply to the projects undertaken.
- Ability to read plans and develop QTOs or BOQs.
- Strong understanding of construction concepts and practices.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints, and technical documents.
- Should be able to work in Night shift (6pm-3am).