Assistant Estimator

Functional roles and responsibilities

To assist Sr./Estimator in preparing a realistic and competitive estimate of the cost of labour and material required for the project, in order to enable the senior management to evaluate the economic viability and decide upon the participation in the tender.

Procure labour cost, material cost, from within the company, vets the price quotations to arrive at competitive labour and material cost to be submitted to management for their perusal and decision.

Prepare upon award of the project a summary of the job including cost of labour, material, quantity and quality of the material required strictly as per the specification of the client to ensure that they are as per the prescribed parameters.

Assist Estimating Manager in implementing strategies and plans to ensure that estimating process takes place in the most professional and cost effective manner, in coordination with Quantity Surveying department.

Finalize tender using the CCS.

Prepare estimates for the QS to obtain the approval of the client/consultant of the variation in the labour and material cost arising out of a change in drawing proposed by the client.

Prepare BOQs from drawings, price, and submit to the Estimating Manager for approval.

Assist the Sr. Estimator in drafting a final report on pre and post completion cost so as to enable the management to assess the profitability on the job.

Education/Certification and continued education

Higher Diploma in QS.

Years of experience

3 - 5 years experience in a large construction/interior fit out company.