Job Description
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
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
