CSA Lead Estimator
The Highlights:
- Excellent opportunity to join an industry leader
- Extensive progression potential within an innovative and dynamic organization
- Highly reputable and innovative Engineering Contractor
The Role:
Elusav Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a CSA Lead Esimator for a leading European Engineering Contractor based in Dublin.
The CSA Lead Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of an accurate, detailed Civil structural and architectural estimate from start to finish with assistance from the pre-construction team, and also fo producing an accurate, fully priced bid including a BQ encapsulating all works required by the Employers Requirements as well as the current market rates at that point in time, for presentation to the Group CSA Estimation Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the project, and complete the Estimate from start to finish for presentation to the Group CSA Estimation Manager.
- Taking receipt of the tender documentation, preparing the project overview identifying the scope required and the tender returns required. Analyse drawings, specifications, tender addenda and all other documentation to ascertain the work elements need to be measured and priced for inclusion in the BoQ. Also, to ascertain the phasing requirements on each tender.
- File finalised documentation for future reference as per company filing structures.
- Be competent in Cost X estimation work practices for both 2D and 5D applications.
- Liaise with design team members to obtain necessary information
- Obtain quotation from the local market from vendors or subcontractors. Interrogating these quotations for scope gaps and variances and inputting correct figures into the bid. Carry out mid-bid meetings with supply chain.
- Carry our a Sub-Contractor trade package tender analysis by levelling the quotations, and comparing with your own pre-prepared budget and identifying the best value quotation.
- Liaise with construction team to obtain rates reflecting actual costs on previous projects, and lessons learned from previous projects.
- Ascertain lead in times from supply chain.
- Keep up to date with all tender addenda issued both pre-tender and post tender and analyse all for change. Schedule these changes and apply rates for updated / revised tender bid submissions
- Assist with any value engineering proposals by identifying and providing costs for same.
- Demonstrate excellent time management of his / her time, to achieve tight deadlines. Time is of the essence in preparing BQ’s, so it is essential the candidate can demonstrate this competency using approximate quantities and composite rates where necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
- 7+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying/Estimating role.
- Data centre CSA commercial experience required.
- Proven track record tendering on projects over €40-50+m.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- High level of competency in BQ preparation and pricing.
- Competent in the use of Cost X and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); Bluebeam; BIM 360.
- Travel: There will be a requirement to travel occasionally for day trip / overnight to attend client meetings, for both post and mid-bid meeting requirements, when the need arises.
If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Brendan Mullins on +353 61 527 150 or Bmullins@elusav.com
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