| Job Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Industry | Construction, Civil Engineering |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Roles & ResponsibilitiesReview client drawings, design concepts, and scope requirements.Visit villas and apartments to verify site conditions and measurements.Perform quantity take-off for interior fitout, hardscape, softscape, and pool works.Prepare detailed BOQs and cost estimates.Build rate analysis for materials, labor, plant, and equipment.Collect and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.Prepare client quotations and explain the pricing to clients and designers.Offer material and finish alternatives that fit the client budget.Update quotations when clients change the scope.Track price changes and keep the rate database current.Price variations and support final account closing.Coordinate with the design, procurement, and project teams.Desired Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a Dubai based Estimator with 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in residential villa and apartment fitout. They should be able to independently take drawings and site measurements, prepare BOQs, perform quantity take-offs, build rate analyses, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, and produce accurate client quotations.Core experience2 to 4 years of estimating experience, preferably in DubaiStrong residential fitout experienceExperience with villas and apartmentsPractical knowledge of landscaping and swimming pool worksExperience estimating gypsum, joinery, flooring, painting, wall finishes, ceilings and MEP-related worksExperience with paving, irrigation, turf, planting and landscape lightingBasic to good understanding of pool structure, waterproofing, tiling, filtration and water featuresExperience dealing with Dubai suppliers and subcontractorsFamiliarity with current Dubai material and labor ratesTechnical skillsStrong BOQ preparationAccurate quantity take-off from drawingsStrong rate analysis and cost estimationAdvanced ExcelAutoCAD for reading and checking drawingsPDF measurement tools such as BluebeamCostX or similar software is an advantageAbility to maintain and update a pricing databaseAbility to price variations and support final accountsSite and commercial skillsComfortable visiting residential sites and taking measurementsAble to identify missing scope and potential cost risksAble to compare supplier and subcontractor quotationsAble to suggest alternative materials and finishes to meet client budgetsAble to revise quotations quickly when the client changes requirementsUnderstands the difference between cost price, markup and selling priceUnderstands how inaccurate estimation affects project profitabilityDubai knowledgeFamiliar with Dubai residential construction practicesUnderstanding of Dubai Municipality requirementsFamiliarity with community developer approval requirementsGood network or working knowledge of local suppliers and subcontractorsUAE driving license preferred.
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