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SalaryEstimator - Commercial Projects
£30,000 - £50,000
Full-time
Permanent
Watford
Job Description
- oversee projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts.
- provide recommendations for reducing costs.
- compile bids for work.
- calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment hire
- obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers.
- set appropriate costs for labour.
- collate detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project and produce a cost summary.
- clarify the client's needs and expectations.
- read blueprints and take measurements
- make use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word and Autodesk DWG TrueView
- assess and adhere to all risk assessments and health and safety requirements
- keep up to date with inflation, exchange rates and projected timescale costs
- stay up to date with the latest construction technology.
- make visits to proposed construction sites.
- liaise with others including construction managers, planners and design teams
- present bids to clients and answer their questions.
- complete work quality submissions
