Senior Estimator

Job TitleSenior EstimatorJob CodeESEC-TEN-SP-001FunctionTenderingHead Office / BUHead Office / Business UnitGrade11/3 to 12/3LocationTBDReports ToLead EstimatorDirect ReportsEstimatorCreation Date16/07/2014

1. Job Purpose

• The main purpose of the Senior Estimator’s job is to execute estimation work in an accurate and timely manner and a per ESEC’s policies

2. Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for all estimation works related to one or more divisions within the Tendering Department
• Manages a team of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors to ensure the timely delivery and accuracy of tendering jobs
• Allocates work tasks to the estimation team
• Controls the outputs of the estimation team (quantity takeoffs, packages, etc.)
• Evaluates and/or develops construction labor rates
• Attends external events related to estimation (e.g. pre-bid conferences, site visits, etc.)
• Discusses all ambiguous areas with the Lead Estimator and BU Tendering Manager
• Conducts research and analyzes estimates of materials, time, and labor costs for project
• Prepares and analyzes project cost for tenders
• Manages the estimation database and insures all tender prices are recorded
• Contributes to risk assessment, cost reduction studies, and the identification of alternatives
• Coordinates with the Engineering, RFQ team, Operations, and other departments involved in the preparation of the proposal
• Contributes to the institutionalization of tendering know-how in his areas of specialty
• Provides support for the professional development (including training) of direct reports

3. Communications and Working Relationships

• Reports to and supports the Lead Estimator with all issues related to tendering
• Coordinates closely with all Corporate Functions (e.g. Procurement, PMV, Contracts & Commercial, etc.) to ensure their effective contribution during the proposal preparation
• Manages relations with external parties which provide services that feed into the proposal preparation
• Interacts with and manages direct reports and operational issues on a daily basis

4. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor in Engineering, Masters preferred
• Minimum 10 years experience in Tendering in a comparable sized operation to ESEC
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong plus
• Excellent writing and IT skills
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to details
• Fluent in English and preferably Arabic language

5. Physical Requirements of the Job

• NA

Statements in this Job Description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of the position, but are not to be interpreted as exhaustive