Job Purpose
• The Assistant Estimator will manage tender pricing, documentation, and CRM updates while ensuring accurate cost estimation, compliance with technical requirements, and proper record-keeping for all tendering and quotation activities.
Key Responsibilities
Pricing Tenders and Quotation Requests
• Analyze tender documents and client requirements to prepare competitive pricing proposals.
• Develop cost estimates for materials, labor, and overheads based on project specifications.
• Ensure pricing aligns with company standards and profitability targets.
Bid Revision
• Review and revise bids based on updated client requirements or internal feedback.
• Ensure all revisions are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders promptly.
Price Discovery & Market Research
• Conduct market research to identify current pricing trends for materials and services.
• Document price data and upload it to the estimator team’s platform for reference.
• Maintain updated supplier and vendor price lists for accurate cost estimation.
• Develop and maintain a rate master for pricing to support accurate, consistent, and competitive cost estimation.
Tender Preparation & Technical Documentation
• Prepare complete tender submissions, including technical data sheets and manufacturer authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards in all documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain necessary certifications and approvals.
CRM Management
• Update opportunity statuses in the CRM system to reflect current progress.
• Open new opportunities in CRM and ensure accurate data entry.
• Key in values from Excel sheets into CRM for reporting and tracking purposes.
• Prepare and generate quotations directly within the CRM system.
Documentation & Record-Keeping
• Maintain organized records of all supplier quotations, BOQs, and tendering documents.
• Ensure all documentation is easily accessible for audits and future reference.
• Track and archive historical pricing data for trend analysis and cost optimization.
Any Other Related Duties Assigned
• Perform additional tasks as directed by management to support tendering, estimation, and commercial operations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tendering, estimation, or commercial operations within engineering/construction.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and CRM platforms.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for cost estimation.
• Proficiency in tender documentation and technical compliance.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in pricing and documentation.
Job Purpose
• The Assistant Estimator will manage tender pricing, documentation, and CRM updates while ensuring accurate cost estimation, compliance with technical requirements, and proper record-keeping for all tendering and quotation activities.
Key Responsibilities
Pricing Tenders and Quotation Requests
• Analyze tender documents and client requirements to prepare competitive pricing proposals.
• Develop cost estimates for materials, labor, and overheads based on project specifications.
• Ensure pricing aligns with company standards and profitability targets.
Bid Revision
• Review and revise bids based on updated client requirements or internal feedback.
• Ensure all revisions are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders promptly.
Price Discovery & Market Research
• Conduct market research to identify current pricing trends for materials and services.
• Document price data and upload it to the estimator team’s platform for reference.
• Maintain updated supplier and vendor price lists for accurate cost estimation.
• Develop and maintain a rate master for pricing to support accurate, consistent, and competitive cost estimation.
Tender Preparation & Technical Documentation
• Prepare complete tender submissions, including technical data sheets and manufacturer authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards in all documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain necessary certifications and approvals.
CRM Management
• Update opportunity statuses in the CRM system to reflect current progress.
• Open new opportunities in CRM and ensure accurate data entry.
• Key in values from Excel sheets into CRM for reporting and tracking purposes.
• Prepare and generate quotations directly within the CRM system.
Documentation & Record-Keeping
• Maintain organized records of all supplier quotations, BOQs, and tendering documents.
• Ensure all documentation is easily accessible for audits and future reference.
• Track and archive historical pricing data for trend analysis and cost optimization.
Any Other Related Duties Assigned
• Perform additional tasks as directed by management to support tendering, estimation, and commercial operations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tendering, estimation, or commercial operations within engineering/construction.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and CRM platforms.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for cost estimation.
• Proficiency in tender documentation and technical compliance.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in pricing and documentation.