Overview
Cost Estimator Jobs in Abu Dhabi at Landship Engineering and Construction LLC
ONLY FOR UAE EXPERIENCED -MALE PREFERRED. – Analyse architectural, interior, and MEP drawings to extract accurate quantities.
– Prepare zone-wise and itemised Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on project scope.
– Ensure BOQs reflect all deliverables, exclusions, provisional sums, and assumptions.
– Develop detailed cost estimates including materials, labour, machinery, subcontractors, and overheads.
– Build item-wise rates using historical data, supplier rates, productivity norms, and site factors.
– Incorporate contingencies, profit margins, and risk allowances in estimates.
– Send enquiries to pre-approved vendors and subcontractors for pricing support.
– Evaluate and compare multiple quotations; ensure scope match and commercial clarity.
– Maintain and update a pricing database of reliable suppliers and subcontractors.
– Study tender documents, RFQs, scope of works, and design packages to ensure alignment.
– Monitor project scope and promptly identify any work or requests outside the agreed scope; prepare cost estimates for such variances and ensure they are invoiced accordingly.
– Raise timely RFIs (Request for Information) in case of gaps or ambiguities in client inputs.
– Highlight scope mismatches or missing items to the Project Manager.
– Prepare complete pricing documents, tender summary sheets, and trade breakdowns.
– Coordinate with external designers and project teams for value engineering or alternate proposals.Ensure timely submission of pricing packages to the Project Manager.
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Suggest alternative materials or execution methodologies to reduce cost without affecting quality.
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Identify scope elements with cost overrun risks and propose mitigation measures.
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After award, prepare handover packages with BOQ, pricing assumptions, and approved vendor quotes.
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Support the project team in understanding the assumptions behind tender versus execution costs
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Clarify inclusions/exclusions and expected margins per trade
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Maintain historical data from completed and tendered projects for future reference.
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Regularly update rate cards based on current market conditions and supplier feedback.
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Analyze bid win/loss outcomes to improve future pricing strategy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Title: Cost Estimator
Company: Landship Engineering and Construction LLC
Location: Abu Dhabi
