Job Vacancy
Job Title: Estimating Manager
Reference: ESTM/BAA
Region: South East England
Discipline: Estimating
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: As advised
Application Close Date: 30 June 2008
The Opportunity:
With an £850 million investment and a ten year framework in place, our specialist teams work together to deliver highly integrated solutions and complex projects across BAA’s seven UK airports. From taxiways and operational aircraft stands to airfield lighting and runway rehabilitation, it’s an incredibly exciting time to join us and play your part in delivering some of the most significant, large-scale projects to date.
Main purpose of role
To manage the production of an agreed negotiated target cost with the Client which is to include all construction activities, project specific costs and identifiable risk allowances.
To liaise with the clients consultants, designers & cost managers, to ensure agreement of scope and value of the target cost and adherence to the estimating process by all parties to the Framework.
To present the Target cost to the senior Management team and record the outturn costs for rate adjustment and benchmarking data.
Previous knowledge of CSS / Candy Estimating system is essential.
Core duties
Compile accurate Targets.
Ensure accurate abstraction of quantities and scope for the Target.
Store & record all Project data.
Monitor change from initial Target through to final Target.
Produce supply chain enquires and evaluate.
Benchmark all Targets against previous similar Projects.
Present the Target to Senior Management for final sign-off.
Update and publish Weekly Estimating reports.
Produce Standard Format Target Handover files, including conducting handover to Operations Team.
Issue Project Cost Codes to Project Administrator and QS.
Ensure Target compliance with current specifications.
Ensure all CCS users are on current software version, including notifying of updates.
Produce and issue monthly update of Baxter inflation data.
Achieve compliance with all Commercial procedures.
Identify process improvements and propose modifications.
Identify any weakness in process and suggest improvements.
Be an effective Team Player.
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In return for expertise, commitment and performance from our people, we offer completive salaries and exceptional opportunities for training and career development across all disciplines and at all levels.
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