Estimator
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator with proven experience in stone façade cladding projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for tendering, quantity surveying, cost estimation, contract administration, and commercial management of façade packages from tender stage through project execution.
Qualifications & Experience
1.Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and Estimation.
3. Experience in stone façade cladding, curtain wall, or building envelope projects is highly preferred.
4. GCC/UAE experience is an advantage.
Technical Skills
1. Strong knowledge of stone façade systems, fixing methods, anchors, brackets, and substructures.
2. Experience preparing BOQs, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
3. Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and façade drawings.
4. Experience in contract administration, variation management, and commercial reporting.
5. Knowledge of BIM-based quantity extraction.
Software Skills
1. Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
2. AutoCAD
3. Revit
4. PlanSwift (Preferred)
5. ERP systems (Preferred)
Responsibilities Duties:
1. Tendering & Estimation
- Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and BOQs.
- Perform quantity take-offs for stone cladding, substructure, anchors, brackets, and related accessories.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial risks.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and prepare technical/commercial clarifications.
2. Quantity Surveying
- Prepare BOQs and material quantity schedules from IFC drawings and BIM models.
- erify quantities during design development.
- Evaluate variations, additional works, and omissions.
- Prepare quantity reconciliation reports.
3. Contract Administration
- Review contract documents and commercial terms.
- Prepare variation orders, claims, and commercial correspondence.
- Monitor contractual compliance and commercial obligations.
4. Coordination
- Coordinate with design, engineering, BIM, procurement, production, and project teams.
- Support project execution with commercial and technical inputs.
- Attend client and consultant coordination meetings.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain tender records and cost databases.
- Prepare commercial reports and estimate summaries.
- Maintain variation logs, procurement trackers, assumptions, and exclusions.