Produce reports for management for bids and monthly meetings
Prepare estimates based on drawings and specifications
Manage quantities and prepare pricing document
Oversea pricing for elements of the building from the Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractors bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
Assist in the maintenance of the cost data base
Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required
Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc)
Keep informed with developments in the construction industry
Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Estimating Department
Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures
Mentor and train junior members of the team
Co-ordinate and collaborate with the CSA & Electrical Estimators
4+ years experience within a Mechanical capacity
Estimating or Quantity Surveying background
Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is desirable
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages - e.g. Buildsoft or CostX
Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and our tender submission
Be able to identify potential risks on a project
Be aware of the company's high standards of safety
