General Job Description (Role Objectives)
Head of Estimation; responsible for all tender enquiries undertaken by the company. (Company annual turnover US$ 55 million)
List of Responsibilities (Job Description)
?Register all enquiries and prepare estimates for quotation using CCS Candy.
?Prepare the budgets for materials as per markets conditions.
?Maintain a schedule of submission for quotations considering priority and target dates.
?Attend site visits and collect all information necessary for pricing.
?Invites sub-contractors to price works. Evaluate quotes and include in tenders.
?Attend the kick off meetings for jobs and to make sure that the job is properly handed over to the operations / production department.
?Schedule the work load for junior staff to meet the submission dates.
?Produce monthly department reports.
?Maintain Company?s IMS procedures.
?Co-ordinate closely with Commercial, Sales Manager and Engineering Team.
?Propose tender alternative which are more cost effective than the compliant bids.
?Forecast and budget for Department operations and staff training requirements.
Reporting to: Qatar Country Manager
Subordinates: Estimation Team
Other Interactions: Internal Heads of Departments and Clients
Job Duration: Permanent Employment
Employment Status: Single
Desired Start Date: 01 June 2008
Probation Period: 6 months (Qatar Labour Law)
Working Hours: Sat - Thurs; 7:30am-5pm; (alternative Saturday off); Friday week-end
Travel Requirement: Site visits within Qatar
Monthly Salary: QR
Bonus: Paid in line with annual company profits (1-3 months basic salary)
Other Benefits:
Housing Rent Allowance (HRA) in line with Company structure;
Company provided transport (Nissan TIIDA);
Health insurance: Qatar Gov. Provision;
Annual Leave: 30 Calendar Days per year (Qatar Law):
Air Fare: Single Economy ticket to first port of entry for self.
Requirements:
Required Candidate Profile (Personal Attributes; Qualifications & Experience):
Personal Attributes:
?Good command of English Language, spoken and written.
?Self starter and self motivated.
?Use initiative.
?Ensure that project deadlines are met.
?Must be able to Multi Task.
?Must be capable of working under pressure to meet tight submission schedules.
?Must be willing to work overtime to meet the schedule completion dates.
?Must be capable of scheduling and managing own work load.
?Must be a team player.
?Must be presentable and confident to meet Clients to discuss claims & variations.
Qualifications and Experience:
?Recognised Quantity Surveying Degree or Engineering Degree in Civil or Building.
?Experience in the Building Industry particular to interiors, housing, villas and steel structure construction.
?Minimum 8 years in a similar role with 2 years ME experience.
?Competent with MS Office Software.
?Competent with MS Projects Software.
?Competent with CCS Candy Software.
?GCC driving license an added advantage.