Technical Estimator
Location:
Kuala Lumpur, MY
Summary
Job Title: Technical Estimator (to be based at Meru, Klang, Malaysia)
About the job
- Accurately quantify the total m2 of materials required and its associated accessories items for projects.
- Liaise with clients and teammates regarding value engineering oppotunities and facade layout optimisation of live projects and projects in the tender stage.
- Using AutoCAD and proprietary company software, review clients' design drawings and provide accurate estimation.
- Produce elevation and detailed sectional drawings of a project when necessary.
What you'll do
About the role
- Accurately quantify the total m2 of materials required and its associated accessories items for projects.
- Liaise with clients and teammates regarding value engineering oppotunities and facade layout optimisation of live projects and projects in the tender stage.
- Using AutoCAD and proprietary company software, review clients' design drawings and provide accurate estimation.
- Produce elevation and detailed sectional drawings of a project when necessary.
- Ensuring all documentation received from a client is comprehensive enough to provide an accurate estimation.
- Provide accurate lump sum estimations.
- Advise on possible quantity implications / variations if design changes.
- Assist in the assessment of any possible improvement areas from the commercial aspect of the business.
- Liaise with sales organizations to improve the content of information and the process of handover to the client.
- Provide technical assistance to the sales, technical and marketing organization.
- Provide technical assistance to all our clients/partners.
- Provide assistance with internal technical projects where required.
- Assist with updating/producing technical documents where required.
What you'll bring
About you
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in construction / civil / mechanical / engineering / architecture with a minimum 1 year working experience as drafter/estimator in the building sector.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply as this is an entry level position.
- Diploma holder with many years of working experience can also be considered.
- Experinece in facade construction and working/studying in an international organisation setup is an asset.
- Able to understand and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings and technical sepcifications.
- Practical, administratively very accurate and have good organizational skills.
- Have a strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel-Words-Power Point) and Autodesk AutoCAD. Knowledge of other architectural software e.g. ArchiCAD abd Revit is an advantage.
- Good command of English langauge is a prerequisite. The candidate must have skills in both written and spoken. Other language skills in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and/or European languages are added advantage.
- Excellent capacity to plan and organize his/her job, projects and strategies.
- Able to work under minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team and easy interaction with internal and external teammates and business associates.
- Possess a positive attitude and good communication skills dealing with all relevant parties.
- Willing to take additional responsibilities and to take the lead where required.
- Must be willing to undertake travel internationally when required.
Why join us?
Benefits of working at Etex
Working with Etex, you will be keen to learn, grow and develop your career. You will be part of a culture that relies on continuous improvement, teamwork and communication. In return, we offer an attractive remuneration package that rewards you for your efforts. You will be part of a strong team and benefit from career opportunities that come from a global company. If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter.