Estimation Manager

Job description / Role

- Acts as the team leader for all estimating task and staff assigned to a contract(s).
- Ensures that all estimate team members are tasked correctly according to their skill specialty and strongest area of expertise, that all team members apply company estimating practices, techniques, processes and procedures, and apply company policies and assigned project/program practices and procedures.
- Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project cost control problems.
- Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
- Leads all project/program estimate scope requirements and is completely responsible for all project/program estimated probable costs for contracted services. Utilizes knowledge in resources skill sets and durations required to prepare and deliver tasked assignments, and responsible to deliver all estimating products in a timely manner.
- Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
- Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
- Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
- Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
- Evaluates the profitability and viability of a product or service. Uses computer software to prepare and review estimates and supporting documentation.

Requirements

- BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with 15 years experience performing, monitoring, reviewing and presenting project cost engineering functions which include cost estimating, cost control, cost analysis and proposal activities with demonstrated skill in establishing criteria, planning and supervising project cost engineering activities.

About the Company

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.