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September 13, 2024

Ardmac

Swords

FULL TIME


Senior Estimator

Job purpose

  • To manage the tendering process ensuring the integration of all disciplines involved in the process to maximise any benefit in producing a tender bid.
  • To provide tender costs for construction projects for adjudication ensuring a competitive net bid.
  • Where appropriate supervising and coaching less experienced estimators to assist in their career development.


Duties and responsibilities

Responsible for:
  • Liaise with Pre- Construction Director on opportunities.
  • Check and acknowledge tender documents and amendments.
  • Abstract information into subcontract and material packages and select supply chain.
  • Organise copy of tender documents and amendments for appropriate parties.
  • Manage and/or produce an accurate net cost estimate.
  • Ensure Tendering processes are fully implemented.
  • Liaise with Client/Design Team during tender process and arrange meeting if required.
  • Answer queries from subcontractors/suppliers during bid process.
  • Identify scope for design alternatives and value engineering, discussing with appropriate bid team members.
  • Cost up Prelims.
  • Highlight any areas of concern / risk in cost proposal.
  • Compile Tender Summary Sheet and ensure final TSS is distributed.
  • Attend Adjudication Meeting and present a net tender.
  • Complete Form of Tender and tender letter with any qualifications.
  • Agreement with Pre- Construction Director /Managing Director on pricing and qualifications of risk.
  • Complete Contract Sum Analysis/Schedule if necessary.
  • Check proposals prior to submission.
  • Attend post tender negotiations with Client.
  • Enter final tender information in tender log and ensure this is maintained.
  • Prepare information packages for handover to construction team, if successful.
  • Attend handover meeting and brief team on tender bid.
  • Attend Design Team Meetings, if Design & Build.
  • Support the training and development of Estimating resources.
  • Undertake project debrief, eliciting feedback from sites.
  • Ensure supply chain is regularly refreshed in line with procurement / construction activities to meet the company’s needs.
  • Develop client / specifier relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins.


Qualifications and experience

Qualifications:

  • ACIOB / SCSI
  • Construction Management or Surveying third level qualification


Ability and knowledge of:

  • Contracts, Contract Documentation
  • Construction Materials
  • Design
  • Construction Methods & Technology
  • Planning Techniques
  • Knowledge and use of ISEC
  • Procurement
  • Management Systems
  • Temporary Works
  • Health & Safety
  • Local Subcontract Market
  • Pricing Levels
  • Negotiation Skills

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