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Viola Communications is a diversified communications company that has been helping brands, governments, and institutions achieve growth for over two decades. The company combines consultancy, creative thinking, and technology to move people, shape perceptions, and deliver measurable results.
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Company Description
Viola Communications is a diversified communications company that has been helping brands, governments, and institutions achieve growth for over two decades.
The company combines consultancy, creative thinking, and technology to move people, shape perceptions, and deliver measurable results.
Its services span Creative & Experiences, including advertising, branding, events, and video production, as well as PR & Influence across public relations, influencer marketing, and social media.
Viola Communications also specializes in Media & eCommerce to convert audience preference into sales, and in Technology & Digital to use data, web, mobile, and AI to drive impactful outcomes for organizations.
Candidates joining Viola can expect a collaborative environment that values innovation and integrated solutions.
Role Description
The Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in the United Arab Emirates, responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for projects across Viola Communications’ service lines.
The role involves reviewing project briefs, technical specifications, designs, and client requirements to calculate material, labor, and time requirements.
The Estimator will obtain and compare supplier and vendor quotations, assess production methods, and ensure that all relevant costs and contingencies are captured.
Day-to-day, the Estimator will collaborate closely with sales, production, procurement, and project management teams to support proposal development, pricing strategies, and budget planning.
The Estimator will also update and maintain cost databases, analyze variances between estimated and actual costs, and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools.
Qualifications
- Strong estimating, budgeting, and cost analysis skills, with the ability to break down complex projects into detailed cost components.
- Proficiency in using spreadsheets, estimating software, and ERP or project management tools to prepare, track, and update estimates.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and price comparison for materials, production services, and third-party suppliers.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities, with high attention to detail and accuracy in calculations.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with commercial, creative, production, and finance teams and to clarify project requirements with stakeholders.
- Relevant experience as an Estimator or in a similar cost-focused role, ideally within communications, media, advertising, events, or a related project-based industry.
- Familiarity with the UAE market, local suppliers, and regional pricing structures is highly advantageous.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to work on-site in the United Arab Emirates, manage multiple bids and deadlines, and adapt to evolving client and project needs.
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