Manager - Estimation

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

About the Job:

Prepare high-level cost estimates to assist the business development team in-order to meet target deadlines by

submitting estimation deliverables.

• Review Cost plan submitted by Cost Consultants in accordance with the Client brief and design information at

each stage of design and identify variances in rates applied, crosscheck measured quantities, review rates

against available historical cost data/benchmarking and address the same to the Cost Consultants and obtain

realistic Cost Plans in line with Client Target Budget.

• Prepare "Target Budgets" in accordance with the information and/or development brief provided and meet the

overall budget expectations.

• Calculate major construction cost estimates, and be involved in the planning, development, negotiation and

contract execution of a project. Provide estimates for Development Design team, assisting them with

construction costs for their feasibility studies.

• Identify and propose value engineering opportunities and related savings, optimization of the scope of work etc

to achieve Clients Target Budget.

• Organize and lead Cost review meetings for clarification and Obtain Market testing/ Quotations from Vendors

for supporting Cost Estimates

• Ability to utilize on-screen take-off systems and various estimating software systems including preparation of

Bill Of Quantities in accordance with scope of work, drawings and specifications, pricing of BOQ in line with

current market rates in order to deliver Cost Plans to projects where external Cost Consultants are not

appointed.

• Coordinate work with Development and Design team; Projects team and other support services to develop

direction and guidelines for preparing accurate Cost Estimates based on the applicable information at that time.

• Interface with all Stakeholders (Client/ Consultants/ Contractors/ Sub contractors) on scope and pricing issues

as a representative of the Company and to develop and hand over to Projects complete packages to build

awarded projects including budge

About You:

• Bachelor's in Engineering/ Quantity Surveying; Master's degree preferred

• RICS Membership is desirable.

Minimum Experience

(number of years):

• Min 6-8 years of experience with atleast 2 years as an estimator

• Project Management skills

• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment

• Thorough understanding of project documents, including specifications, scopes of

work, etc.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches

• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software

• Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders.

• Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.

• Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills