SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Parsons Corporation


Date: 4 days ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Senior Estimator

Dubai

Parsons is looking to hire talented Senior Estimator in Dubai to join our pre-contract department.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Ensures that all estimate team members apply company estimating practices, techniques, processes and procedures.
  • Responsible for providing technical guidance to Estimators and Associate Estimators.
  • Delivers quality controlled estimates for projects and programs as assigned. Defines and delineates project or program scope utilizing a top down work breakdown structure (WBS), prepares material takeoffs in accordance with the WBS as defined by concept documents, and design drawings, plans and specifications.
  • Develops detailed resource costs for work activities based on the planned schedule of execution, applies project burdens and indirect costs, applies dictated fees and taxes, defines costs associated with contract general conditions, and applies expected margins to produce a reasonable probable project and/or contract cost.
  • Develops basis of the estimate (BOE) narrative that clearly defines estimate methodology, scope, pricing characteristics, escalation, assumptions, and exclusions such that the customer has complete understanding of the content and the components of the delivered estimate of probable cost.
  • Reviews estimates delivered by other service providers to determine compliance with project and/or program procedures, estimate completeness, accuracy, and technical development and compliance with best practices.
  • Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and/or scope changes, and defines cost and schedule impacts to the base contract, and to provide written evaluation and recommendation of reasonable reconciliation and remediation to project and/or program management staff.
  • Prepares and summarizes task and subtask estimates, including resource rates and/or unit cost to perform parametric order of magnitude cost estimates when detailed estimate development is not necessary pr time does not permit that level of detail.
  • Defines scope and quantification for vendors and subcontractors necessary to obtain correct and competitive pricing for materials, equipment, and services required to complete an estimate of reasonable probable cost.
  • Documents telephone, email, web and written bids and quotations complete with contractual terms and conditions, shipping cost and terms, transfer of title and terms of contract payment and completion.
  • Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data inclusive of construction location, site conditions and restrictions, contract terms and contract execution plan, procedures and methods in order to maintain current estimating database information and cost data
  • Provides training and guidance to Estimators and Associate Estimators in the preparation, revision, and production of cost estimates using the required project and/or program software, estimating tools and equipment.
  • Reviews work produced by subordinate personnel for quality, clarity, accuracy, and application; verifying that all components and cost required by the contract documents are included.
  • Develops client presentations in the appropriate media, and conducts clear and specific client presentations as required by project and/or program management.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate


What Required Skills You’ll Bring”

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of work experience involving typical estimating, tendering related to infrastructure & landscape projects.
  • Previous experience using estimating database supported software.
  • Ability to perform difficult estimating activities typical to the engineering and construction industry is required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with company and project procedures and practices.
  • Familiarity with typical s software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation and Cost X is preferred.
  • Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, engineering drawings and specifications, and be qualified to be an estimate team leader.


Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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