- Review and interpret enquiry / bid packages inclusive of drawings, bill of quantities, specifications and other tender documents.
- Attend pre-tender meetings and site visits as applicable.
- List out queries to be clarified and submit TQ’s as & when required.
- Prepare bill of materials / material take offs from drawings if required.
- Obtain and analysis of sub-supplier & sub-vendor prices on all outsourced products and services.
- Review and calculate equipment, labor requirements and consumables.
- Coordinate with the client to obtain any missing information and ensure that estimates are based on accurate and complete information.
- Preparation of preliminary schedule for tender submission.
- Prepares final cost summaries covering all estimate provisions for management review and approval. Ensures that pricing guidelines are adhered to.
- Assistance & guidelines towards tender document preparation and submission.
- Attend tender clarification meetings, site visits, subsequent price revisions, and support towards re-submission of tender as applicable.
- Review draft contract agreements, project schedules, and other documents during the award.
- Attend kick-off meetings upon order award and issue of job orders & necessary documents to other concerned departments.
- Budget preparation for the project and cost control activities during execution.
- Monitor project schedule and manhour utilization during fabrication.
- Preparation of invoice break-up upon completion/delivery of project if required.
- Review and analysis of project upon completion based on actuals with respect to budget allocated.
- Develops expertise in estimating standard jobs and compiles data.
- Check and correct pricing/cost sheets made by Junior estimators if required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the head of the Department.
5 years experience in the Structural Steel fabrication industry.Mechanical Engineering Degree / or Equivalent in a related fieldExcellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, advanced Excel & WordExcellent planning and organizational skills.Excellent oral & written communication skillsExcellent presentation skills/ideas for PowerPoint presentation.Knowledge of MS Project / Primavera to make tender schedulesKnowledge of AutoCAD and related experience is expected.Capability to work as an independent right from material take-off, raw material sourcing & pricing until final estimation compilation.