Estimator
Description
Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.
Winthrop specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions, providing services from design, through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services as well as commissioning.
Winthrop has grown to become the leading and most trusted company in our sector and is the only dedicated Data Centre delivery partner in Europe.
We are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.
We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator due to our continued success within the Data Centre Industry. The position will be based in our Head Office in Ballymount, Dublin.
Managed by the Estimating & Proposals Lead the Estimating Department is divided into three disciplines – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA); Mechanical; and Electrical.
Responsibilities
- Prepare 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 subcontractors bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
- Assist in the maintenance of the cost data base
- 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
Requirements
- Estimating or Quantity Surveying background with at least 3 years’ relevant experience
- Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is desirable
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX
- Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and Winthrop’s tender submission
- Be able to identify potential risks on a project
- Be aware of the company’s high standards of safety
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a Market Leader in the Data centre Industry
- Supportive career development
- Competitive salary package
- Collaborative team environment
- Pipeline of project growth