Estimator

Duties & Responsibilities
Project Estimating
• Quantity takeoff for construction projects using software and manual takeoff methods.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities and Budget using estimation software.
• Prepare the scope of work to obtain quotation by analyzing the building specifications and drawings.
• Obtain quotations and check against the scope of work and prepare comparison table.
• Issue purchase orders.
• Prepare drill box to identify the document issues.
• Documents drill box meeting actions and ensure changes and improvements are implemented.
• Monitor project budget vs actual, submit monthly report to management.
• Analysis of project variance and provide cost management solution.
Contract Administration
• Involve with the entire contract process for both pre-construction & onsite stage.
• Conduct project briefing with the Estimating manager.
• Subcontractor management including compiling subcontractor agreements, scope of works, tender packages, negotiating contract prices and conditions, reviewing contractor quotes and preparing final contract documents.
• Manage subcontractor progress claims.
• Negotiate the procurement and ordering of materials.
• Assisting with the administration of RFI's, EOT's, variations, PC/PI and meeting minutes.
• Analysis of project variance and provide cost management solution.
• Working closely with site supervisors to adhere to project programs, deadlines, and budgets.
• Prepare subcontract agreements and purchase orders for materials and labour requirements.
Westurban Sub-Contractor management
• Maintain a sub-contractor register including details of manpower, past experience, registration information, SWMS, insurance etc.
• Handling the negotiation of rate, and payment information with sub-contractors and managing the data build price list.
• Manage the sub-contractor allocation for projects based on best interest to Westurban.
• Continuous improvement to the sub-contractors base to address the project needs.
Technical Support
• Preconstruction support.
• Analysis the structural drawings and find out the shortcomings and take the necessary action to update the documents.
• Compare the tender drawings and construction drawings and identify the changes and prepare the cost variations.
• Prepare supporting documents to site staff for construction including shop drawings and continuous input site staff for site management.
• Conduct project briefing, with Estimating manager.
Continuous Improvement
• Development construction support documentation/ Guidelines.
• Negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors and finalize the most favorable solution for Westurban.
• Attend and participate in management meetings, and initiate and implement improvements.
• Assist with marketing and communication to promote company projects and build strong market reputation and branding.
• Work with various teams on Westurban award projects to improve project finishes, control construction costs and obtain suppliers and subcontractors' support.
• Participate in the development of company policies:
- Purchasing and Estimating policy and procedure.
- Project Management Methodology.
- OH&S Documentation.
- Quality Management System.
- Project Specification.