Senior Project Estimator

The Senior Project Estimator will focus on developing and implementing effective estimating processes and systems and will also act as source of authoritative advice on cost planning and estimating matters.

Key responsibilities:
- Leading and developing a team of project cost estimators performing cost estimating.
- Providing training and guidance to the project cost estimating team in the preparation of change orders cost estimation.
- Acting as the source of authoritative advice on cost estimating matters, including cost negotiations with contractors on subjects which are related to contract change orders.
- Leading work to develop commercial cost planning approaches and to improve feedback and data in relation to process and cost intelligence
- Contributing to the review of activities and methodologies required to drive continuous improvement in the cost estimating function
- Developing and implementing consistent cost reporting templates to capture and analyze relevant data.
- Providing guidance on cost estimation, cost measurement and risk assessment in collaboration with the relevant services in the project management.
- Providing guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex estimating problems
- Reviewing, developing and challenging estimates received from the Design Build contractors to contribute to the effective, cost driven management for the project
- Accumulating, evaluating, and maintaining the program estimate database based on historical data and current market condition.
- Preparing detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems

Requirements

- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management (or related field)
- Minimum of 12 years experience in cost estimation on major infrastructure of rail construction projects
- Ability to perform difficult and complex estimating activities
- Demonstrable track record in the development and implementation of construction estimating policies and procedures.
- Supervisory and managerial experience
- Excellent English written and oral communication skill.

Desirable
- Professionally accredited by RICS/CIOB/CICES or similar
- Rail, metro or related project experience
- Experience working on projects located in the Middle East

About the Company

The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available.

Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE.

From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent.

We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets.

Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.