Job Title:
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to lead our Estimating Department in providing turnkey solutions to clients across Europe.
About the Role:
* Prepare detailed estimates and pre-construction budgets based on drawings and specifications
* Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document
* Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
* Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor's bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
* Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base & regional metrics
* Present the estimate to the Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required
* Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc)
* Keep informed with developments in the construction industry & industry bodies
* Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Pre-Con, Estimating & Proposals Department
* Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures
* Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required
* Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time
* Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment
Requirements:
* A background in Quantity Surveying or Estimating with at least 8 years' satisfactory experience
* Experience in pre-construction is desirable
* Have successfully completed and graduated from a third level degree course accredited in quantity surveying, construction economics or an equivalent relevant area of study
* Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages
* Valid Safe pass card
* Possession of a full driving licence
About Us:
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from qualified candidates.