Estimator / Senior Estimator

Job description / Role

Estimator/Senior Estimator (Civil / Architect / Electrical / Low Current / Mechanical)

Job responsibilities include:

1. Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design, or general tender work.
2. Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
3. Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
4. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including accurate information on prices from suppliers through direct contact/procurement department.
5. Evaluation of variation submitted by contractors and negotiation with contractors quantity surveyor on any discrepancy in quantities, items, rates and checking price escalation submitted by contractors.
6. Take off quantities for project works by using Auto CAD drawings, tabulating, analyzing and formulating the information to facilitate the preparation of measurement sheet.
7. Perform additional assignments as per supervisors direction.

Requirements

Who we are looking for:

1. A minimum of 5 (Senior Estimator 7 Years) years of estimating experience in which 3 years preferably in GCC.
2. Should possess superior organizing skills.
3. Excellent computer skills.
4. Bachelors degree in Engineering.
5. Polished communication skills and the confidence to liaise with external stake holders.
6. Must be a team player and have strong sense of ownership of this role.

About the Company

Saudi Binladin Group is the leader in the construction industry in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has played a very significant role in its development with over 200,000+ employees composed of more than 31 nationalities.

Saudi Binladin Group - Public Buildings and Airports Division (PBAD) is one of the most active and diversified divisions of Saudi Binladin Group. SBG-PBAD is confident of its capabilities to face fresh challenges, and looks forward to further enhancing its established reputation for executing projects with the highest quality to the entire satisfaction of its valued customers. The division has undertaken a multitude of challenging projects of varied nature across Middle East, Asia and Africa.