CSA Estimator

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

Position: CSA Estimator

Location: Ballymount, Dublin 22

Reporting to: Estimating Director

Responsibilities:

• Complete & manage large tenders across long duration timeframes.
• Preparing estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document.
• Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers.
• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor’s bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors.
• Assist in the maintaining of the cost database.
• Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required.
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc)
• Keep informed with developments in the construction industry.
• Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Estimating Department.
• Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures.
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required.
• Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time by Winthrop Management.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others.
• Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and Winthrop’s tender submission.
• Understand the company’s high standards of safety.
• Able to identify potential risks on a project.

• An Estimating background with at least 3-5 years’ satisfactory experience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, or one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Training and Development Opportunities
• A great career, exciting programmes, and excellent colleagues!

Winthrop Technologies Ltd are an equal opportunity employer.