Bewunder
Project Estimator - Fit-out focus (m/f/d)
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
full-time, permanent · UAE Spatial Experiences
POSTED 6 AUG 2024VERIFIED 1D AGO
824 days opentrue age
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Your mission
Your key focus areas will be:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets, primarily for interior fit-out, live events and exhibitions, and scenic construction packages for projects such as museums, theaters, medium and large scale events, performance and entertainment venues.
- Develop concise Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and structured work packages during the tendering phase.
- Analyse and benchmark subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and optimum commercial value.
- Carry out value engineering exercises in collaboration with the Technical Planning team to optimise costs while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
- Review and evaluate subcontractor variations and change requests.
- Work closely with Project Management, Procurement, Technical Planning, and other estimators throughout the project lifecycle.
Your profile
- Degree/educational qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, alongside proven experience as an Estimator and/or Project Controller on projects involving interior fit-out, scenic works, stage builds, AV, or other relevant scopes within turnkey production projects in the exhibitions, events, and entertainment sector.
- Strong experience in cost control, estimation and the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) during tendering phases.
- Experience estimating interior fit-out projects, with a solid understanding of market pricing and cost structures.
- Sound understanding of cost planning and tendering processes.
- Knowledge of the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB) is an advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
Why us?
- Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
- Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen
- Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
- Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties
- Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance
- Annual Flight Allowance
- Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
- Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
- Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team
- The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Germany
- Collaborative and motivated working environment
- Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units
- An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture
- Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies