Senior Manager – Estimation - Dubai Holding Real Estate

Description

The job holder will act as a project lead of an assigned project by supervising and managing the development and implementation of estimation function in coordination with Project team and stakeholders within the assigned timescale and allocated Budget. Calculate major construction cost estimates, and will be involved in the planning, development, negotiation and contract execution of a project.

• Conduct technical evaluation on Cost Consultancy fee proposal for pre-contractual services and provide feedback to the Commercial department by reviewing cost plan submissions received from Cost Consultant at each design stage to ensure cost estimate capture the latest market trends and reflect the design intent.
• Management of inhouse cost database based on Contract awarded.
• Provide appropriate budget advise to facilitate Development team in establishing Project budgets by creating estimates for large and complex projects to ensure project completion is within estimated budgets.
• Implement and maintain in-house cost database and benchmarking data from Awarded Contract and Cost Plan developed at each design stage to maintain adherence to business plan.
• Lead projects as assigned by the Line manager; including but not limited to taking fully responsibility and accountability to monitor allocated budget set for each Project at Project Initiation Stage and work in collaboration with other departments within the organization.
• Perform cost analysis, manage tasks and deliverables assigned to ensure that resources are managed, and deadlines are met.
• Provide regular feedback and review member’s performance in accordance with their KPIs and objective sets.
• Manage resources and provide necessary mentoring and coaching for the assigned Manger within the estimation team and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, processes and controls of all estimation activities within the Company.
• Oversee design changes at each milestone, identify key variances and guide design team through on cost parameter to align design with the allocated budget.
• Stakeholder management to ensure design is aligned with allocated Budget
• Update to date with market trends and commercial implication on construction cost
• Perform site visits as required.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, processes and controls of procurement at all levels. Prepare and present inputs related to organizational/ departmental/ project budgets to the next reporting line.
• Support Director of Estimation in managing estimation team’s deliverables for assigned project in coordination with Project Team and other stakeholders.
• Set up cost monitoring principles, procedures and reporting systems to facilitate upper management with information on the project status.
• Keep abreast of market influences and trends and advise how these are likely to affect construction pricing levels and hence the risk of cost escalation that could affect Client budgets.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment
• Project Management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of project documents, including specifications, scopes of work, etc.
• Qualified member of RICS (preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards
• Min 6-8 years of experience with at least 4 years experience in Project Estimation preferably with Consultancy and Master Developer background
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Management and analytical skills on budget and value management, cost estimation, measurement and quantification
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying/ Civil Engineering
• Exceptional time management, multitasking skills
• Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.

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