Lead Estimator - Buildings

Lead Estimator shall play a vital role by establishing the tender commercially, he/she will be responsible in strategizing the bid from review of documents, ensuring fully complaint and competitive bid  is presented to the management as 
part of tender settlements.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Implementation of company practices in tendering. 
• Liaison with external consultants and third parties.
• Initial appraisal of bid documentation and establish bid strategies from earliest possible stage.
• Attend site visits and assist Bid Lead Technical in preparing any major constraints /opportunities that may affect the method of construction, programme or price.
• Compare the B.O.Q items with regards to their description in the bill, drawing and
  specification, act on these items in case of discrepancy. (e.g., sending queries to Client/Engineer).
• Flag items in the B.O.Q, Specification, Drawings which do not seem to match the current method/ specification being followed by the company/ industry and may impact the price.  
• Identify Scope gaps for items detailed in drawings/specifications or required as per statutory requirements but not detailed in the tender BOQ and accordingly seek clarification from Client/Engineer.
• Review Master technical queries prepared by Technical Coordinator. 
• Preparation of direct cost and ensuring the robustness of the cost estimate based on proposed methodology and planned programme.
• Preparation of GE Book (General Requirement) based on input received from Technical/Planning Team.
• Reconcile relevant resources with Planning Team.
• Liaise with procurement regarding suppliers and subcontractors, advise on vendors clarifications and exclusions.
• Initiate / propose Value Engineering solutions and recommend alternatives based on cost, quality and long lead.
• Prepare bench marking and cost plan comparisons.
• Prepare risks, qualifications and mitigation measures if any. 
• Ensuring all bids are subject to proper adjudication. 
• Ensuring successful post tender negotiations.
• Fulfill the role of Bid Lead, including coordination and supervision of others. 
• Assist the Estimating Manager with reviewing and maintaining the estimating process.
• Provision of general support information to estimators.

• Empathy
• Logical and well organised with ability to prioritise. 
• Numerate and accurate.
• Computer literate. CCS(Candy), MS Office, AutoCad, Powerpoint etc.,
• Presentation skills – Written and Verbal. 
• Positive response to pressure.
• Technically competent in the estimating process.
• Inspires challenges and motivates others.
• Works collaboratively.
• Ability to motivate.