Estimator

13 hours ago

Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines GOMECO GROUP OF COMPANIES Full-time ₱279,000 - ₱446,400/year

Position Summary

Estimator primarily involved in the preparation of the Bill of Materials (BOM) / Material take-off. Collects and evaluates the companys data in order to estimate the costs, resources and labor needed to produce a service or product.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Generate a structures Bill of Materials, ensuring every item is categorized by number, description, and unit of measure.
  • Perform a thorough review of plans or drawings and specifications to understand the full scope of work.
  • Maintain and update a Cost Library by analyzing historical company data and current market prices.
  • Update and monitor prices of raw materials.
  • Suggest alternative materials or brands that meet the project requirements at a lower cost without sacrificing quality.
  • Identify necessary machinery, tools and consumables required for production or installation.
  • Send out Request for Quotation (RFQs) to external vendors through Purchasing and compare proposals on an apples-to-apples basis.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in the same capacity.
  • Experienced at compiling and following strict budget, strong estimating and financial analysis skills.
  • In-depth understanding of plans, materials, pricing and industry.
  • Amenable to work in Malinta, Valenzuela City

Knowledge and Skills

  • Quantity take-off / Material specification
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to organize, plan and strategize.
  • Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
  • Ability to analyze financial records and apply data to improve results.
  • Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets and financial reports.