Estimator (Housing Maintenance)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Bid Estimation
* Tender Preparation: Assist in the preparation of tender submissions, ensuring accurate cost estimates and compliance with bid requirements.
* Quantity Take-offs:
o Perform material and labour quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and site visits.
* Pricing & Cost Analysis:
o Develop cost estimates by gathering data on materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractors.
* Supplier & Subcontractor Enquiries:
o Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.
* Risk Assessment:
o Identify and assess potential project risks and incorporate contingency allowances where necessary.
* Bid Documentation:
o Assist in compiling bid submissions, including pricing summaries, methodology statements, and commercial documentation.
* Value Engineering:
o Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative solutions to improve bid competitiveness.
2. Live Project Estimating
* Cost Control:
o Preparation and monitoring of project costs against initial estimates and budgets, identifying variances and potential cost-saving measures.
* Re-measurements & Variations:
o Conduct re-measurements and assist in the preparation of variations and change orders.
* Subcontractor & Supplier Costing:
o Assist in reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier costs for ongoing projects.
* Progress Evaluations:
o Support project managers in tracking work progress and assessing cost implications.
* Data Management:
o Maintain an up-to-date database of historical costs, rates, and benchmarking data for future estimates.
* Reporting & Forecasting:
o Assist in preparing cost reports, forecasting final project costs, and identifying commercial risks.