Dutco Construction Group started operations in the United Arab Emirates in the 1970s. The Group comprises of the following Companies:
- BK Gulf LLC - Leading MEP Contractor.
- BK GCC – Leading MEP & Civils Contractor in KSA.
- DBB Contracting LLC - Leading Civils & MEP Contractor.
- Dutco Construction LL - Leading Building Contractor.
We employ more than 10,000 people, making us one of the largest construction companies in the region with an extensive track record in large-scale projects including power stations, reservoirs, hotels, airport infrastructure and port development.
Dutco Construction are looking to recruit experienced Senior Estimator to work in Estimation Department (Building Projects),this is across Residential / Villas and Retail Sectors. Project are valued between AED 300m to 800m.
We require experienced Senior Estimator, who have on similar valued Projects, for a Tier 1 / Tier 2 Main Contractors. Duties will include:
1. Implementation of company practices in tendering.
2. Liaison with external consultants and third parties.
3. Initial appraisal of bid documentation and establish bid strategies from earliest possible stage.
4. Attend site visits and assist Bid Lead Technical in preparing any major constraints /opportunities that may affect the method of construction, programme or price.
5. 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).
6. 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.
7.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.
8. Review Master technical queries prepared by Technical Coordinator.
9. Preparation of direct cost and ensuring the robustness of the cost estimate based on proposed methodology and planned program.
10. Preparation of GE Book (General Requirement) based on input Received from Technical /Planning Team.
11. Reconcile relevant resources with Planning Team.
12.Liaise with procurement regarding suppliers and subcontractors, advise on vendors clarifications and exclusions.
13. Initiate / propose Value Engineering solutions and recommend alternatives based on cost, quality and long lead.
14. Prepare bench marking and cost plan comparisons.
15. Prepare risks, qualifications and mitigation measures if any.
16. Ensuring all bids are subject to proper adjudication.
17. Ensuring successful post tender negotiations.
18. Fulfill the role of Bid Lead, including coordination and supervision of others.
19. Assist the Estimating Manager with reviewing and maintaining the estimating process.
20. Provision of general support information to estimators.