Cost Estimator in metal fabrication manages the costs and contracts for projects, focusing on preparing budgets, estimating material needs, conducting take-offs, analyzing project drawings and specifications, monitoring costs and variations, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring financial compliance and timely project completion. Key duties include conducting material quantity take-offs from project drawings, preparing cost estimates and bills of quantities, collaborating with engineers and procurement, and providing cost analysis and reports. 

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets for metal fabrication projects. 
• Material Take-offs: Conduct precise material quantity take-offs from project drawings and specifications. 
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and provide regular cost reports. 
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage contracts, including negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers. 
• Project Evaluation: Analyze project drawings, specifications, and contracts to identify cost implications, risks, and value engineering opportunities. 
• Financial Control: Ensure compliance with budget constraints, manage payments to contractors and suppliers, and prepare progress claims and invoices. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, and procurement teams to ensure cost efficiency and project success. 
• Reporting: Prepare financial and cost reports for management and clients. 

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cost estimator or Quantity Surveyor, ideally with experience in metal fabrication or the construction industry.