Junior Estimator - Main Building Contractor - Galway
Office/Project Locations: Ballybrit, Galway
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Galway
Pay: €40-55K based on experience
Experience: 1+years working with buildings contractors
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is a leading Irish Building contractor working on Commercial & Fit-Out, Civic & Amenity, Education, Conservation & Restoration, Healthcare, Pharma & Industrial, Tourism & Leisure, Residential projects.
You will have the opportunity to work in a vital department under the guidance and tutelage of very experienced personnel where you will provide a key role in the preparation of tender submissions for major construction projects.
The role also provides you with training using the most up to date estimating techniques and software.
As part of the tender bid team you will be working in conjunction with the Technical and Project Coordination Departments to thoroughly scrutinise project tender requirements, review scope, assessment of costing requirements and analysis of data received to assist in the preparation of tender costs proposals.
Junior Estimator working under the guidance of Senior Estimators with responsibilities for:
Review and assessment of tender documentation including interpreting drawings, specifications, reports and general scope of works requirements.
Preparation of consultant, subcontractor and material packages for pricing using latest estimating software.
Review and preparation of consultant, subcontractor and materials cost analysis for cost comparison purposes.
Continuous management of tender documents.
Pricing and review of preliminaries items for review by senior management.
Assistance in the completion and return of tender documents.
Assistance in the preparation of project handover reports including collation of the necessary and associated documentation.
Preparation and maintenance of estimating data for reports and tender application.
Requirements
Ideally be from a main contractor background with relevant onsite operations experience and/or good technical knowledge.
Minimum 1 year experience.
Good ability to read drawings, specifications and reports with capability to assess issues and risk.
Clear and concise communicator with an aptitude for problem solving and thinking outside the box.
Capable of working on his/her own initiatives and as part of a team.
Able to work accurately and efficiently while managing owns time to meet critical deadlines.
Relevant diploma or degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a Construction related discipline.
Be proficient in word and excel and a knowledge of Conquest Estimating package would be a plus.
Hold a valid driving licence.
Package
Salary €40K-€55K negotiable based on experience with a company benefits package along with a tailored continuous development program for the successful candidate