Senior Manager - Estimation Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Job location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job industry: Real Estate
Job function: Project Estimation and Cost Management
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Estimation in overseeing estimation team deliverables and ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Provide budget advice to facilitate development teams in establishing project budgets and maintaining cost efficiency.
- Perform cost analysis, manage tasks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Oversee design changes at each milestone, identify variances, and guide design teams to align costs with allocated budgets.
- Establish cost monitoring principles, procedures, and reporting systems to provide project status updates to upper management.
- Evaluate cost consultancy fee proposals and review cost plan submissions to reflect the latest market trends.
- Develop and maintain an in-house cost database and benchmarking data for awarded contracts and cost plans.
- Take full responsibility for assigned projects, ensuring budget adherence and collaboration with internal departments.
- Conduct site visits as required to assess project progress and ensure compliance with cost parameters.
- Mentor and provide guidance to assigned managers within the estimation team.
- Stay updated on market trends and advise on potential cost escalations.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and budgetary controls.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
- RICS qualification preferred.
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience, with at least 4 years in project estimation within consultancy or master developer backgrounds.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment.
- Understanding of project documents, including specifications and scopes of work.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and design sketches.
- Familiarity with CAD software for cost estimation and project planning.
- Stakeholder management skills to ensure budget alignment with design expectations.
- Strong project management, time management, and multitasking skills.
About the company:
Dubai Holding is a leader in real estate development, committed to creating sustainable and innovative communities. The company fosters a dynamic and diverse work environment, offering competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative culture. Dubai Holding aims to attract top industry talent to shape the future of Dubai’s real estate landscape.