Cost Estimator

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for preparing, analyzing, and managing proposals and budgets, ensuring technical feasibility and profitability in projects. Key Highlights: 1. Proposal and tender document analysis 2. Budget and cost management 3. Supplier negotiation **Main Responsibilities** * Prepare and analyze commercial and technical proposals, as well as pre\-qualification documents. * Analyze tender documents, invitations, and client requirements, identifying technical specifications, risks, and opportunities. * Propose solutions aligned with contractual requirements, internal standards, and company guidelines. * Define scope, inputs, resources, and costs for budget preparation. * Balance competitiveness, technical feasibility, and profitability. * Obtain quotations from suppliers and negotiate delivery schedules and commercial terms. * Organize and archive documentation related to budgeting processes. * Monitor and consolidate departmental data to support continuous process improvement. * Perform other duties related to the position. **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Production Engineering. * Experience preparing and analyzing budgets for low- and medium-complexity service projects. * Knowledge of procurement procedures, and ability to read and interpret tender documents, invitations, and contracts. * Proficiency in cost control techniques, price composition, and productivity and execution time analysis. * Familiarity with equipment, materials, and inputs used in construction and service projects. * Ability to read and interpret technical documents, descriptive memoranda, designs, and specifications. * Basic knowledge of technical standards and internal procedures. * Proficiency in tools such as Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and other related software. **Behavioral Competencies** * Resilience * Organization and discipline * Analytical mindset * Assertive communication