Senior Estimator and Project Coordinator

Job Purpose The **Senior Estimator and Project Coordinator** is the financial and planning anchor for our technical execution teams. This high-level role is responsible for translating complex architectural concepts and raw site data into highly accurate, competitive estimations and structured project schedules. By driving BOQ excellence and ensuring seamless hand-offs between the Estimation, Sales, and Operations modules, you directly enable the profitable and timely delivery of our major construction, fit-out, and renovation projects. Core Technical & Operational Responsibilities * **Site Surveying & Assessment:** Execute meticulous on-site inspections and field measurements to assess structural realities for upcoming renovation, demolition, and turnkey fit-out works. * **BOQ & Estimation Excellence:** Prepare exhaustive Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates using both local UAE market rates and global pricing indices. * **Tender Process Execution:** Manage the end-to-end technical estimation process for high-value tender submissions, ensuring all material, labor, and overhead costs are accurately captured. * **Advanced Value Engineering:** Proactively analyze project specifications to propose cost-saving alternatives in material selection and execution methods without compromising structural integrity, design intent, or regulatory compliance. * **Commercial Risk Assessment:** Identify commercial and financial risks within complex tender documents, contract terms, and project scopes, formulating mitigation strategies prior to final bid submission. * **Variation & Change Order Management:** Evaluate subcontract packages, track project scope changes, and accurately price variations to ensure financial margins are protected during active execution. * **Digital Take-offs:** Utilize Planswift and AutoCAD to extract precise measurements from 2D/3D project drawings and translate them into actionable cost data. * **Project Coordination & Scheduling:** Leverage Primavera P6 and advanced PMP tools to develop baseline project schedules, coordinating directly with the Sales team, Site Engineers, and Project Managers to align estimates with field execution. * **CRM Workflow Management:** Navigate the internal CRM framework, mastering the transition of data from the Sales (Inquiry Module) to Estimation, and finally handing it over to Operations (Project Module) and Accounts. Technical Skills & Qualifications * **Experience:** Minimum 7–10 years of intensive field and office experience in high-level estimation, value engineering, and quantity surveying for the UAE Construction and Fit-Out sectors. * **Software Proficiency:** Expert-level command of **AutoCAD**, **Planswift** (for digital take-offs), and **Primavera P6**. Advanced knowledge of **ZOHO CRM** (or equivalent ERP/CRM systems) is mandatory. * **Technical Knowledge:** Exceptional mastery of measurement standards, BOQ preparation, value engineering, and project management principles (PMP). Deep technical understanding of civil works, MEP integration, and bespoke joinery/carpentry. * **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management. PMP Certification is highly preferred. Reporting Line This role reports directly to the **Project Manager** or **Operations Head**. Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED6,000.00 per month Application Question(s): * What is your current salary? * What is your expected salary? * What is your earliest joining date / notice period? * What is your current UAE Visa status? * Walk me through your step-by-step process for executing "Value Engineering" on a multi-million dirham turnkey fit-out project. How do you reduce costs without violating client specifications or local authority standards? * Do you possess expert proficiency in Planswift and Primavera P6, AutoCAD? Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Estimator: 4 years (Required) Work Location: In person