Senior Estimator - Data Centre Projects

Who we are:
Ardmac is an award-winning international construction specialist that delivers complex high value workspaces and technical environments. We’ve been leading the way for over 40 years consistently providing the ultimate solution for high value working environments through our continuous investment into the best people, technology, and processes.

Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams. Competitive salaries and benefits packages are available as well as the opportunity to enhance learning and development for future growth.

Job Purpose:

To manage and lead the tendering process across a variety of construction projects, ensuring cohesive integration of all estimating disciplines to produce competitive and accurate net cost bids. The Senior Estimator also plays a key role in mentoring junior estimators and supporting their professional growth, while contributing to strategic relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Pre-Construction and Tender Management:

-Liaise closely with the Pre-Construction Director on new and existing opportunities
-Receive, review, and acknowledge all tender documents and amendments
-Oversee or directly produce accurate net cost estimates
-Ensure implementation and adherence to company tendering procedures
-Manage tender queries and liaise with clients and the design team as needed
-Identify and evaluate opportunities for design alternatives and value engineering

Bid Development:

-Cost up preliminaries and ensure risk items are clearly identified
-Present tenders at adjudication meetings and contribute to pricing strategies
-Finalize and submit Forms of Tender and supporting documentation
-Assist with post-tender negotiations and support contract award activities

Handover and Project Support:

-Transfer all tender documentation and insights to the delivery team upon award
-Participate in project handover meetings and any relevant design team meetings
-Ensure consistent feedback from project delivery teams to inform future tenders

People and Process Development:

-Coach and support the development of junior estimating staff
-Maintain and refresh the supply chain in alignment with procurement strategies.
-Proactively engage with clients, specifiers, and partners to improve bid outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

-Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field preferred
-Membership or working toward ACIOB / SCSI accreditation desirable

Key Knowledge Areas:

-Cleanroom / Data Centre / Dry Room Construction
-First Principles Estimation
-Construction contracts and documentation
-Modern construction methods, materials, and planning techniques
-Use of estimating software
-Procurement practices and supply chain management
-Understanding of Health & Safety in construction
-Temporary works, project scheduling, and cost planning
-Negotiation and communication skills
-In-depth knowledge of local subcontractor market and pricing levels

What we offer

There are many benefits to working with Ardmac. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include generous time off, performance-related bonus, opportunities for training and development along with much more.

If you are interested and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, please send your CV for review to the team at Ardmac.

Location

Dublin, Leinster (Hybrid)

Department

Construction

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Senior Estimator - Data Centre Fit Out

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