Estimator
Role Overview
Full-time, on-site Estimator role based in Dubai, preparing cost estimates for building construction projects.
Works with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Full-time, on-site Estimator role based in Dubai, preparing cost estimates for building construction projects.
Works with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Estimating and tender duties
- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and scope to prepare quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
- Estimate materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs; prepare cost breakdowns and budget proposals.
- Request and assess quotations, compare bids, and support procurement decisions.
- Assess project risks and value-engineering options; negotiate commercial terms with vendors and subcontractors.
- Interpret contract terms, draft subcontract agreements and purchase orders, and assess invoices, progress claims, and variation claims.
- Coordinate tender submissions and project handovers; maintain estimate records, update cost databases, and track market prices.
Requirements
- 10 years of civil construction estimation experience in the UAE.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field; relevant certifications are advantageous.
- Previous Estimator or Quantity Surveyor experience in building construction; Dubai or wider Middle East experience preferred.
- Proficiency in estimating software, with PlanSwift CCS, BuildSoft, Candy, and Excel given as examples.
- Knowledge of local market rates, supplier networks, tendering procedures, and contract types such as lump sum and remeasurement.
- Able to work on-site full-time and manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
Qualifications and skills
- Strong construction cost estimation, quantity surveying, and budget preparation skills.
- Able to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and collaboration with project teams and external partners.
What the company offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package; salary cadence is not specified.
- Collaborative work environment, career growth, and ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile regional projects.
About ITEC Constructions
Dubai-based building construction company recognized for complex, high-profile projects and quality finishing across the Middle East.
The company describes a focus on innovative techniques, sustainable progress, and infrastructure resilience.
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