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Yukerja Summary
The Project Estimator role at Sean Andrew Engineering Services is curated from Bossjob (category Pendidikan). Note the work location (Rizal, Calabarzon, Philippines) before applying. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Job description
Core Responsibilities:
1. Cost Estimation & Quantity Take-Off
- Analyze engineering blueprints, architectural drawings, and technical specifications to understand project scopes.
- Perform detailed Quantity Take-Offs (QTO) to calculate exact material quantities needed for project implementation.
- Calculate total costs for labor hours, heavy equipment rentals, transport, and administrative overheads.
2. Bidding & Proposal Preparation
- Prepare accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and detailed cost breakdowns for tender submittals.
- Collaborate with Project Engineers and Bid Managers to compile comprehensive, competitive bid proposals.
- Review Bid Bulletins and amend project cost estimates dynamically according to changing project specifications.
3. Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
- Canvass current market prices for specialized materials, tools, and industrial equipment.
- Source and evaluate quotes from material suppliers and technical subcontractors to secure the best pricing.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing terms with suppliers to maintain target project profit margins.
4. Risk Management & Profit Analysis
- Identify potential commercial risks, material price fluctuations, and hidden constraints in project plans.
- Assess cost-effectiveness by evaluating alternative installation methods or materials (Value Engineering).
- Maintain an updated database of material costs, labor rates, and historical estimation data for future bidding references.
Job Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or any related technical discipline.
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Excel, and specialized estimation software.
- Competencies: Strong numerical accuracy, sharp analytical skills, contract negotiation abilities, and reading complex architectural/MEPFS layouts.
- Soft Skills: Excellent time management to meet strict bidding deadlines, clear written communication, and strong attention to detail.
Job summary
Calculates total construction costs by analyzing blueprints, doing quantity take-offs, and sourcing supplier quotes to prepare profitable project bids.