Senior Building Construction Estimator

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Job Summary: As a Senior Building Construction Estimator, the primary responsibility is to prepare cost estimates, quantity take-offs, pricing submissions, and tender submissions for construction projects. Key Highlights of the Role: 1. Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for construction projects 2. Analyze drawings and technical specifications and conduct quantity take-offs 3. Coordinate with design, engineering, and project management teams Job Description – Senior Building Construction Estimator **Job Title:** Senior Building Construction Estimator **Location:** State of Qatar **Job Summary:** A Senior Building Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, conducting quantity take-offs, and preparing pricing submissions and tenders for building construction projects, ensuring pricing accuracy and comprehensive analysis of all cost elements—including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors—to support decision-making and achieve optimal competitive outcomes. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** * Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. * Review and analyze architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and technical specifications. * Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ). * Analyze material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs. * Study tender documents, contracts, and project requirements. * Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. * Conduct value engineering studies and cost optimization initiatives. * Prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections. * Update price and cost databases and historical project records. * Identify cost-related risks and propose mitigation plans. * Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, and project management teams. * Prepare estimation reports, presentations, and bids for review and approval. * Support contractual negotiations and pre-award activities. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent. * Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, or quantity surveying for building projects. * Strong knowledge of construction methods, building materials, contracts, and pricing structures. * Proficiency in estimation software such as AutoCAD, CostX, Planswift, Candy, Primavera, and MS Excel. * Excellent understanding of BOQ preparation, tender procedures, and budgeting. * Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and cost management skills. * Prior experience in GCC construction projects is preferred. Salary: QAR‏21,000.00 per month Work Location: On-site