Since 1998, Havelock OneInteriors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service providerin the Middle East. We specialize in interior contracting and the manufacturingof bespoke joinery, metal works and sophisticated shop-fittings.
As a result of expansion ina key growth market – Bahrain – we are seeking to hire a well-qualified EstimationManager to help with taking our business forward. Therefore, we are offeringinterviews to suitable candidates who are looking to evolve their careers. Weoffer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporateculture.
Establishedmore than 25 years ago, Bahrain is our operational hub, split across twostrategic locations : Askar is home to our specialist joinery and metal-workmanufacturing business as well as most corporate functions. Our contractingarm, Interior Solutions, is based in Sanabis, close to Manama – and, hence,easily reachable for clients and consultants.
About the role
The EstimatingManager supports the divisional performance to continuously enhance ourofferings to our clients and improve our price position to increase businessactivity. He / she supports the department head in planning estimationsactivities and prioritizing inquiries in line with strategic value. His / her jobis to oversee day-to-day management and planning of estimation resources andprocesses to attend to inquiries received with an objective of continuousimprovement of the strike ratio. Important responsibilities include clientcommunication, as well as internal communications with other concernedfunctional areas to collaborate and coordinate information.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Managing of all estimation-related processes
- Interpreting and checking of tender documents, drawings, technical andcommercial specifications, quantities, and estimates
- Review and preparation of bills of quantities when necessary
- Review and scrutiny of contract documents
- Managing and supervising the estimating team as well as planning andprogramming workload including post tender project requirements of handovers, awards,and commercial support when that is needed
- Support cost control
- Maintaining supplier database and consistently seeking new companies topre-qualify for inclusion on suppliers list
- Developing bid cost estimates for the specified deadlines for submissionand managing the bid calendar to ensure that company is complying with itscommitments
- Preparing and reviewing material take-offs to allow the purchasingdepartment to obtain suppliers’ prices
- Coordination with setting-out and production department for successfulexecution of project
- Managing and reviewing the performance of the estimating team
- Establishing and periodically reviewing the estimating policies andprocedures of the Company
- Managing the retention of important bid documents / technicalspecifications according to the policies and procedures of the company asestablished by the controller
- Working closely with the management to prioritize and periodicallyreview the bid calendar to ensure the Company is meeting its obligations tosubmit timely bids
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of ten to fifteen years’ experience in the same field workingfor large-size joinery manufacturing companiesSound knowledge of estimation for high-quality joinery products andpossess a keen awareness of commercial and contractual issues to protect theinterests of the CompanyProven track record as a successful leader at the senior managementlevel in the joinery manufacturing industryExcellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to worksuccessfully in a multinational market environmentGood organizational skills and ability to balance fulfilling objectivesand targets whilst maintaining adherence to processesGood situational awareness of the industry as well as familiarity withinterior materials and their relationshipsFluent in web-based communication applications such as MS Office, MS Teams,and MS 365 applicationsFluent English communicators and other languages will be an added advantageSelf-driven and have natural leadership qualitiesWe are looking forward to receiving your application for theposition as Estimation Manager in Bahrain in case you meet the above-mentionedcriteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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