· Conduct comprehensive analysis of project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to determine the requirements.
· Prepare accurate take-off and cost estimates for Civil disciplines, including materials, labor, equipment, and overhead costs.
· Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that cost estimates align with project objectives and timelines.
· Evaluate and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure competitiveness and accuracy.
· Focus on industry trends, market conditions, and pricing fluctuations to inform cost estimation processes.
· Prepare, organize, consolidate, and present the cost estimates to cost estimation lead and management as required for final review.
· Assist in the negotiation of contracts and pricing agreements with subcontractors, and suppliers.
· Provide support during the bid preparation process, including technical proposal preparation, reviewing bid documents, and identifying potential risks and opportunities.
· Participate in the Job explanation meetings and provide ongoing support to project teams as needed.
· Collaborate with the project team to ensure accurate implementation of estimated costs during project execution where required.
· Prepare commercial rack ups to help informative decisions for final selection.
· Coordinate with vendor post tender clarification to technical qualifications.
· Assist the management for post tender commercial negotiations with client and vendors.
· Assist the project and procurement team after award / in the initial phase of the project.
Continuously update and maintain a database of cost estimates, ensuring accuracy and reliability.