Responsibilities * Preparing estimates & pre-construction budgets based on drawings and specifications * Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document * Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers * Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor's bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors * Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base & regional metrics * Present the estimate to the CSA Estimating Lead, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required * Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc) * Keep informed with developments in the construction industry & industry bodies * Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Pre-Con, Estimating & Proposals Department * Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures * Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required * Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time by Winthrop Management * Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others * Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and Winthrop's tender submission * Understand the company's high standards of safety * Able to identify potential risks on a project Requirements * A Quantity Surveying or Estimating background with at least 5 years' satisfactory experience * Experience in pre-construction is desirable * Have successfully completed and graduated from a third level degree course accredited in quantity surveying, construction economics or an equivalent relevant area of study * Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language * Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g.
Buildsoft or CostX * Valid Safe pass card * Possession of a full Irish Driving Licence