Lead Estimator Dutco Construction Co. (L.L.C)

About us

Dutco Construction L.L.C and DBB Contracting LLC are part of the Dutco Group of Construction companies which started operations in the United Arab Emirates in the 1970s and today considered one of the leading heavy civil and marine contractors in the UAE.

We employ more than 10,000 people, making us one of the largest construction companies in the region with an extensive track record in large-scale projects including power stations, reservoirs, hotels, airport infrastructure and port development. Many of the country’s highways, tunnels and bridges have been engineered and built by us, allowing the use of our in-house asphalt, concrete, plant and machinery.

For almost 50 years we have built a strong and loyal client base across both the public and private sectors whilst working on the UAE’s iconic projects including Expo 2020, The Address Hotel renovation, Bluewaters, Marsa Al Seef, CityWalk and the expansion of the Fashion Avenue in the Dubai Mall.

We are hiring a Lead Estimator- Buildings in our Abu Dhabi office.

Role Purpose

Lead Estimator shall play a vital role by establishing the tender commercially, he/she will be responsible in strategizing the bid from review of documents, ensuring fully complaint and competitive bid is presented to the management as part of tender settlements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of company practices in tendering.

• Liaison with external consultants and third parties.

• Initial appraisal of bid documentation and establish bid strategies from earliest possible stage.

• Attend site visits and assist Bid Lead Technical in preparing any major constraints/opportunities that may affect the method of construction, programme or price.

• Compare the B.O.Q items with regards to their description in the bill, drawing and specification, act on these items in case of discrepancy. (e.g., sending queries to ClienU Engineer).

• Flag items in the B.O.Q, Specification, Drawings which do not seem to match the current method/ specification being followed by the company/ industry and may impact the price.

• Identify Scope gaps for items detailed in drawings/specifications or required as per statutory requirements but not detailed in the tender BOQ and accordingly seek clarification from Client Engineer.

• Review Master technical queries prepared by Technical Coordinator.

• Preparation of direct cost and ensuring the robustness of the cost estimate based on proposed methodology and planned programme.

• Preparation of GE Book (General Requirement) based on input received from Technical//Planning Team

• Reconcile relevant resources with Planning Team.

• Liaise with procurement regarding suppliers and subcontractors, advise on vendors clarifications and exclusions.