Job Description
about the Job
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Estimator to join our team in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of proven experience and is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Work closely with many other professionals including consultants, contractors, accountants and operations personnel to provide the most accurate and comprehensive financial and budget analysis for their employers.
what you will do?
Communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects.
Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
Creating labor estimates for any project
Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
Managing bids from vendors and contractors
Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
Compiling and recording actual costs
Work closely with contractors and team members to evaluate relative costs or potential risks and conclude whether they can complete a project within the time frame and budget that the client wants.
Perform mathematical calculations and get quotes from vendors to estimate the costs needed for labor and materials.
Responsible for reevaluating project needs throughout the course of the project to adjust to environmental restraints or budget cuts.
what you will need?
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
More than 5 years of experience in estimation, preferably in Qatar or the GCC region.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing.
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers and ability to read and interpret technical documents.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills and exceptional time management skills.
