Job description for Estimator at Bomahaus
Job Description:
- Analyzing plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs
- Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
- Analyzing data that can affect costs (such as currency exchange rates and the company’s productivity rates)
- Assessing the financial, technical and operational risks of the project
- Visiting project sites to gather information
- Staying aware of the latest construction technologies
- Keeping up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements
- Inputting into decisions over whether to bid for the project
- Working closely with key members of the project team (such as the bid manager) and liaising with clients and suppliers
- Keeping detailed records and writing reports.
Key skills for estimators:
- Education degree minimum S1
- Have minimum 3 years of experience in the same field.
- Excellent in Microsoft Office software.
- Able to operate the Auto CAD software.
- Numeracy
- Accuracy
- Honesty
- Attention to detail
- A methodical approach to work
- Commercial awareness
- Team working, relationship-building and influencing skills
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Organization and time management
- Problem solving
