Cost Estimator / Estimation Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Review project drawings, BOQs, specifications, scope of work, and client requirements.
- Prepare detailed costings sheets for exhibitions, events, booths, branding, signage, fabrication, fit-out, and related projects.
- Prepare and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on drawings and project requirements.
- Calculate quantities for materials, fabrication, installation, transportation, manpower, equipment, and subcontracted works.
- Obtain, review, and compare quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, fabricators, and service providers.
- Prepare detailed cost breakdowns covering materials, labor, equipment, transportation, installation, and subcontracting.
- Apply appropriate markup, overhead, profit margin, contingency, and other commercial allowances based on company requirements.
- Prepare final pricing and quotation sheets for submission to the Sales or Commercial Team.
- Coordinate with Sales, Design, Production, Procurement, and Project Teams to clarify requirements and ensure accurate costing.
- Identify potential cost implications, missing information, and technical or commercial requirements during the estimation process.
- Maintain accurate and organized costing records and estimation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in estimation, costing, quantity surveying, exhibitions, fit-out, signage, advertising, or fabrication.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and costing spreadsheets.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BOQs, layouts, and specifications.
- Good understanding of materials and works including MDF, plywood, acrylic, aluminum, PVC, digital printing, lighting, electrical works, carpentry, and metal fabrication.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred: Events, Exhibitions, Signage, Advertising, Branding, Fabrication, Interior Fit-Out, Retail Displays, or Digital Printing.
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