Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Job description / Role

• Checking the specifications, drawings and other related documents in order to take off the quantities required for pricing.
• Coordinates with Marketing Manager if there are lacking documents needed so the latter can request the same to the Client.
• Coordinates with the Marketing Manager for job assignments and submits the daily monitoring report.
• Communicates with the Foremen to have accurate estimate on the maximum productivity of the workers in order to minimize the labour expenses on pricing.
• Coordinates with Accounts Department to clear confusions in segregating the direct and overhead expenses.
• Fill in the standard RFQ template and asks the approval of the Managing Director prior to sending request to procurement officer to float inquiries.
• Coordinate with the procurement officer to float inquiries.
• Uses a standard description for all works, which should be identical for all projects except for casting works.
• Uses a standard ratio for Toilet, Big Rooms and Small Rooms.
• Uses own BOQ should there be no BOQ provided by the Client.
• Identifies labor, material and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications and other related documents.
• Coordinates and asks approval from the Managing Director on which systems to use on specific projects.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepares material comparison sheet along with the highlighted drawings and specifications and presents to the Managing Director.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information by presenting beside each item the description and drawings to the Managing Director and asks for final price approval from the Managing Director.
• Maintains cost database by entering, updating and backing up data.
• Provide assistance in verifying claims, payments, variations, and contractual issues for the projects.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years in relevant construction field experience
• Expert in Excel & computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes & costs
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Must possess good communication and intellectual skills.
• Creative, pro-active and methodical.

About the Company

SBC Global Contracting LLC is a Global design and general contracting focusing on mix-use, medical, fit-out, shopping malls, residential and commercial high-rise. We, at SBC, provides a complete package solution including Structural, BIM Architectural, Construction Management, Design and build, general contracting and consulting. We know how to overcome any challenges by our hands on approach on each of our projects and tackle unique challenges. Our highly skilled Construction Management team has had extensive experience with diversified projects of all types. Our team has the working knowledge of the processes involved in working together as a team during design, value engineering, contracts administration, and project and construction management in order to make the project vision a reality.

The SBC Team thoroughly understand the construction market in the GCC region and are familiar with local construction requirements in addition to the capabilities and limitations of local subcontractors and suppliers. SBC will provide a continuing presence readily available and accountable with direct management involvement. Our management team is well versed in the requirements necessary to achieve an ambitious schedule. A team of experts who understand the specialized systems and requirements of your project will be assigned to the project team. We understand the importance of providing quick accurate cost data, scheduling information and construction input so short and long-term decisions can be made to keep the project on time.

We specialize in superior quality projects with most having been completed under very tight budget and schedule requirements. Our hard earned reputation is at stake and we will not be satisfied until all project goals are met or exceeded and customer satisfaction achieved.

At SBC, we are focused on doing the right things for our clients and our community. Our employees are passionate about what we do and dedicate ourselves to satisfy our clients’ requirements. Our project teams dedicated approach and pragmatic alliance with clients and suppliers guarantee on-time completion of projects.