Estimator-Cost Engineer Job in Nigeria at an Engineering Services Company

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Job Title: Estimator-Cost Engineer

Company: Engineering Services Company

Job Description:

•   Review scope of work, specifications and drawings received from client.

•   Understand fully the instruction to Bidder requirements and coordinate BOQ of Engineering projects and firming up costs.

•   Prepare and assist in the development of a work breakdown structure in project, WBS should be aligned with the schedule and cost and suitable in capturing all cost components for easy tracking.

•   Prepare multi discipline conceptual, Pre FEED, FEED & Detailed Engineering Design cost estimates for projects (Class 1-2-3-4 Estimates) and ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with scope of work and should aligned and standardized with estimating methodology in all estimate/project phases and in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.

•   Oversee the establishment of labour and construction equipment rates, equipment prices, bulk material unit prices and quantities for estimates and change orders.

•   Prepare and document cost estimates/overall cost summary utilizing the existing database, vendor budgetary purposes.

•   Prepare budget factors and make cost reports for ongoing projects.

•   Collect and analyse cost data (ex. Major equipment (long lead items) and maintain/update databank.

•   Perform cost studies and analysis, site inspection/verification and audit.

•   Compile historical information to be used for future application/comparison and should match to source data.

•   Provide proposal and study support. Ensure all contract proposals and changes of work scope are properly estimated and documented.

•   In addition to direct costs, will evaluate allm projects indirect costs including the required contingency and escalation.

•   Coordinate Assurance reviews and benchmarking exercise including cost reduction studies of the project.

•   Floating of pre bid enquiries to suppliers and sub contractors.

•   Evaluation of offers received from vendors and subcontractors, preparing bid tabulations and attending post bid clarifications and meeting with Client.

•   Preparation of Alternative proposal if requested by client.

•   Attend & review bid evaluation of the subcontractor if needed.

Desired Skills & Experience:

•   Minimum of 5 years of practical experience.

•   B.Sc. Civil/Mechanical Engineering/Quantity Surveyor.

•   Project management certification.

•   Familiar with cost risk analysis practices.

•   Excellent oral and written communication.

Deadline: 25th December, 2012

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