Head of Estimation Transguard Group UAE

Transguard Group presently has a job opening for qualified and experienced candidate for the position of a Head of Estimation. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Estimators, generate leads, Bid Management, Attending Pre-Bid Meetings, Prequalification and Vendor Management Processes, the responsibilities also include managing risk of contractual obligations and provide input in the estimation of new projects and attend tender invitations & meetings.

Duties of A Head of Estimation

• Manage the Tender department in a fast-paced, high volume environment to review and oversee the tender/bid process, documents, drawings, BOQ, specifications, technical documentation and analyse Sub Contractor, Material quotes for commercial landscape and irrigation construction projects.
• Ensure optimized workflow, systems and processes for accurate and timely completed estimating schedule.
• Contribute strategy for successful bids and proposals on all projects including private, public, complex and large-scale projects.
• Participate in negotiation and management of all bid analysis and ensure profitable cost analysis for projects as well as budget estimates and project schedules providing guidance and leadership for solutions and optimisation.
• Manage, train and mentor a high-performance team.
• Read and interpret all types of landscape, MEP plans and specifications to establish a WBS within the scope of works.
• Price to determine detailed cost break down into Manpower, Material and Machinery using advanced excel functions and dedicated and specialised systems for use in bid proposal estimates.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for role of a Head of Estimation are as under:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• A minimum of ten years experience as a Senior Estimator in a leading commercial landscape construction company.

Skills Desired

• A proven track record estimating a variety of project scopes including soft landscape, hard landscape, irrigation, civil and hard landscape, swimming pools and water features.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment through organization, collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Planswift, IrriCAD, AutoCAD and Estimation, Quantity Take off and Tender/Bid Management Software Applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Analytical skills with the ability to prepare statistical reports using advanced Excel Functions.
• The ability to communicate ideas and technical information to the QS, Procurement and Project Management Teams.
• Demonstrable skills in Value Engineering and Cost Control techniques.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal (English, Arabic is a plus.

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