Cost Estimator

Supplier & Subcontractor Management
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Source competitive quotations from approved suppliers and subcontractors.
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Prepare enquiry packages and scope documents.
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Analyse quotations for completeness and compliance.
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Negotiate pricing and commercial terms.
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Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
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Maintain an up-to-date supplier database.
Tender Compilation & Submission
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Prepare complete commercial tender submissions.
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Produce:
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Bills of Quantities
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Pricing Schedules
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Cost Summaries
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Tender Analysis Sheets
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Commercial Qualifications
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Exclusions
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Assumptions
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Ensure submissions comply with client requirements and submission deadlines.
Commercial Risk Management
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Identify commercial and contractual risks within tender documents.
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Highlight:
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Scope gaps
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Design uncertainties
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Long-lead items
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Inflation exposure
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Currency risks
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Programme constraints
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Recommend mitigation strategies.
Value Engineering
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Identify opportunities to reduce project costs without compromising quality or functionality.
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Propose alternative materials and construction methodologies.
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Work closely with the design team to optimise project costs.
Project Handover
Upon award of a project:
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Prepare the commercial handover package.
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Brief the project delivery team on:
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Estimate assumptions
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Supplier quotations
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Procurement strategy
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Cost risks
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Value engineering proposals
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Programme assumptions
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Support the commercial team during project commencement.
Cost Database Management
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Maintain a library of:
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Material prices
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Labour rates
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Supplier quotations
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Historical project costs
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Productivity norms
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Update rates regularly to reflect market conditions.
Continuous Improvement
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Monitor market pricing trends.
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Stay informed on new fit-out materials and technologies.
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Improve estimating templates and standard rate build-ups.
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Participate in post-project cost reviews to improve future estimates
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