Senior Estimator
FLI Precast Solutions
- Carlow
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for precast concrete projects, considering materials, labour, equipment, and other factors.
- Collaborate closely with the sales, design, and production teams to ensure alignment on project requirements and timelines.
- Analyse project specifications, drawings and other documentation to understand scope and identify potential risks or opportunities.
- Conduct thorough quantity take-offs and cost analysis to optimise project profitability.
- Utilise industry knowledge and best practices to provide value engineering suggestions and cost-saving solutions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Participate in bid reviews, negotiations and presentations to clients as needed.
- Liaise directly with our sales team, engineers, project managers, operations team and estimating manager to develop an understanding of the optimum solution for the project.
- Present technical and commercial proposals to the sales team for submission to clients.
- Create bill of pricing for projects to bring forward for commercial review internally.
- Manage estimating list of required submissions to a timeline.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience in estimating within the construction or precast industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and interact with clients and suppliers.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of precast manufacturing processes and construction methods an advantage.
- Competitive salary aligned with experience.
- 23 days annual leave.
- Hybrid working option available.
- Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.
- Death in service benefit.
- Educational Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on employee development and wellbeing.