Elusav Recruitment have a great opportunity for a Senior Electrical Estimator with a leading Engineering Contractor based in Dublin, Ireland.
The Senior Electrical Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of an accurate, detailed electrical estimate from start to finish with assistance from the pre-construction team and business units.
Responsibilities: Lead the bid: take ownership of the project and complete the estimate from start to finish presentation to the Electrical Estimation Manager.
Scope identification: taking receipt of the tender documentation, preparing the project overview identifying the scope required and the tender returns required.
Analyse drawings, specifications, tender addenda and all other documentation to ascertain the work elements need to be measured and priced for inclusion in the Bill of Quantities/Estimate.
Also, to ascertain the phasing requirements on each tender.
File finalised documentation for future reference as per company filing structures.
Quantification of work: be competent in estimation take off software for both 2 D and 5 D applications.
Liaise with design team members to obtain necessary information Pricing: obtain quotation from the local market from vendors or subcontractors.
Interrogating these quotations for scope gaps and variances and inputting correct figures into the bid.
Carry out mid-bid meetings with supply chain when required.
Carry out a Sub-Contractor trade package tender analysis by levelling the quotations and comparing with your own pre-prepared budget and identifying the best value quotation.
Liaise with construction team to obtain rates reflecting actual costs on previous projects, and lessons learned from previous projects.
Ascertain lead in times from supply chain.
Change Management: keep up to date with all tender addenda issued both pre-tender and post tender and analyse all for change.
Schedule these changes and apply rates for updated/revised tender bid submissions.
Assist with any value engineering proposals by identifying and providing costs for same.
Time Management: demonstrate excellent time management to achieve tight deadlines.
Mentoring and supporting junior staff Travel: there will be a requirement to travel occasionally for day trip or overnight to attend both post and mid-bid client meetings.
Requirements: Electrical Engineering Degree, Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent.
5+ years estimating experience.
Understand methods of measurement and the concept of cost/valuation reconciliations.
Contact: If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Thaissa Torres on or.
Skills: Electrical Estimate take-offs