We are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our team.
Responsibilities
* Determining the total cost of subcontractor, materials, equipment, utilities, and labour for construction projects.
* Financial lead within the pre-contract stage of a construction project.
* Researching construction documents and analysing specifications.
* Preparing estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling project work.
* Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions.
* Preparing estimates to meet project goals, such as setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, and securing the best deals with vendors and subcontractors.
* Engage with the supply chain to ensure costs are robust and solutions are buildable.
* Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
* Regularly reporting to Management and keeping clients updated on the project status.
* Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates.
* Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques.
* Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries, when required.
* Steer the design team towards affordable solutions.
* Develop client and consultant relations and develop solid working relationships.
* Communicate well with our post contract team, directors, clients and consultants.
* Take information from electronic sources, package together for sub-contract enquiries in preparation of the estimate.
* Lead the handover process from estimating to contract.
* Procure of quantities for groundworks, masonry, joinery, finishes and other relevant packages.
* Supply chain management.
* Attend meetings with Client, Designers, Quantity Surveyor's, etc. where necessary.
* Preparation of JCT Contracts where relevant between Barnfield companies and Barnfield developments.
* Assessment of contractual risk within proposed contract amendments.
* Responsible for liaison and upkeep of Causeway Estimating software.
Qualifications
* Competent Quantity Surveying skills and background.
* Forward thinking, progressive team member who has excellent interpersonal and management skills.
* Ability to read and understand construction specifications and drawings.
* Excellent oral and written business communication skills.
* Comfortable and convincing in presentations and project interviews.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to multitask, prioritise, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical, organisational and problem solving skills.
* Ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude at all times.
* Ability to get along with different personalities and be a fully contributing team player.
* Experience and ability to work with the Causeway Estimating software.
* Strong commercial awareness and commitment to achieving deadlines.
* Ability to travel for client meetings and site visits.
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