Alpha Mead Group is a Total Real Estate Solutions Company established to provide robust business support services to local and international Real Estate investors or owners with interests in Facilities Management, Real Estate Development and Advisory, Security Systems and Technologies, Training, Healthcare Management and Real Estate Financing Services.

Role Profile

We are looking to hire an experienced cost estimator to provide cost analysis and helping to keep our budget on track for our organisation. In this role, S/he will be required to visit job sites, collect and analyze data, and provide accurate estimates of project costs including labour, time, and materials. The candidate must be proficient in the analysis of blueprints and other project plans will help us make sound financial decisions. Throughout the course of the project, S/he will continue to evaluate all aspects and recommend budget adjustments as needed or correct problems that may be associated with product assembly, shipping delays or wasted material.

Lastly, S/he must possess the ability to see the big picture of a project and accurately estimate all costs involved.

Responsibilities

Cost Estimation:

• Collaborate with project managers and management team to develop meticulous cost estimates aligned with project specifications.
• Collect cost data to estimate total costs for both current and future projects
• Aid in selecting subcontractors or vendors and in hiring labor to keep cost estimates on schedule and ahead of schedule
• Track actual costs as a project develops and assess cost effectiveness of projects, services or products
• Set up cost reporting and monitoring procedures and systems in order to streamline the process
• Use industry-best practices and cutting-edge software to calculate material, labour, and overhead costs for the set initiatives.

BOQ Pricing for Assigned Projects:

• Evaluate and price BOQs for the assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare bids, hire subcontractors and place orders with vendors
• Work closely with the organisation's procurement teams to secure updated pricing for materials and services.

Data Analysis:

• Stay abreast of market trends and conduct in-depth analyses relevant to specific requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of cost information to facilitate efficient future project planning.
• Use actual expenses to update materials and labor cost databases
• Analyze historical data and current trends to improve processes and reduce costs

Project Documentation & Investigation:

• Prepare and present clear, concise cost estimates and pricing information tailored to the project needs.
• Document assumptions and methodologies, ensuring relevant stakeholders have transparent insights into the estimation process.
• Perform onsite investigations during the course of a project and make adjustments to project budgets as needed
• Visit sites to verify proposal accuracy, take photos and make additional observations

Stakeholder Management:

• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional project teams, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and precise cost information.
• Consult with construction foremen, vendors, clients and management personnel to discuss estimates and resolve issues that may arise
• Provide stakeholders with necessary explanations for cost variations and updates.
• Analyze documentation, such as blueprints and other data, to prepare materials, cost, time and labor estimates
• Break down all expenses and prepare reports to assist management in the organizing, planning and scheduling of work

• First degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management and any related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cost Estimator in a construction/Engineering setup
• Deep understanding of project scheduling
• Good knowledge of Financial Analysis Tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computer estimation software.
• Good project management skills.
• Possession of professional certifications such as COREN or PMP 
• Candidates residing in Bonny Island - Rivers State will be strongly preferred

• Good professional appearance and attitude.
• Diplomatic, tactful, discreet, flexible, resourceful and dependable
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Attention to details