About the Role
In a world of possibilities, you can pursue a career filled with endless opportunities. As an Associate Estimating Engineer, you will perform a variety of standard estimating activities on assigned projects or programs, contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects. You will thrive in an innovative culture that values people, embraces agility, and fosters growth.
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Prepares material takeoffs on assigned contracts, projects, or programs from engineering drawings, plans, and specifications, including take-offs from AutoCAD and other prominent software.
- Assists in developing and preparing detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) for contracts, projects, and program elements to support estimate development and delivery.
- Aids Estimating Leads in historical data management through the accumulation, evaluation, and documentation of cost data from completed design and construction contracts, including work activity, productivity, and craft man-hour utilization.
- Prepares and summarizes bases of estimate (BOE) development, detailing estimate methods, pricing, labor, material and equipment rates, assumptions, escalations, and estimate quality control reviews.
- Utilizes parametric historical estimate data to develop reasonable cost estimates based on high-level scope definitions and preliminary intents for capital assets.
- Summarizes tasked estimates, including labor, material, equipment rates, and productivity rates, to determine unit costs for specific work scopes.
- Utilizes prescribed estimating software and tools for quantity takeoffs, estimate calculations, bid item details, and work activity definitions.
- Develops specifications and scopes to obtain quotations from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for materials, equipment, and services pricing.
- Accumulates historical cost data from previously performed contract services to aid in the development of future estimates.
- Reviews contract documents to assess risks and exposure to estimated costs, assigning reasonable maximum cost and schedule exposures.
- May deliver quality-controlled estimates for assigned projects/programs.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by higher-level Estimating staff.
- Executes other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience in estimating activities for infrastructure projects, with pre-contracts experience preferred.
- Ideally experience in Abu Dhabi or UAE.
- Strong understanding of construction contract commercial documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Previous experience with estimating database supported software preferred.
- Familiarity with typical project controls software such as Primavera, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract Manager, and DMCS.
What Desirable Skills You'll Bring:
- Masters in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in large team collaborations.
- Ability to quickly adapt and understand the processes at the company.
- Preference for candidates with expertise in Cost OS, Cost X, or 5D BIM.
- Prior experience with a Contractor or leading PMC in GCC.
Benefits and Work Environment
At the company, we are committed to the well-being of our employees and providing extensive growth opportunities. We promote a supportive workplace, inclusive of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The company promotes equal employment opportunity for individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
