Senior Estimator

About the role

Dart is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the overall estimating function for all current and potential projects. This is a 2-year contract of 45 hours per week, with a salary of CI$90,000 to CI$125,000 per year.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver accurate cost estimates, including design reviews and detailed Bills of Quantities
• Present estimates and cost advice to team members, consultants and executives
• Prepare concept and feasibility estimates to guide early-stage project decisions
• Maintain cost records, building measures and metrics, and generate cost and design economic benchmarks
• Work with design leads to maintain approved project scopes and monitor risks via early warning registers
• Support procurement, including negotiating large and complex subcontracts
• Manage the compilation of many estimates or bids at once and mentor junior team members
• Take ownership of additional duties such as monthly, quarterly and annual reporting

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or an equivalent combination of technical experience and training
• Minimum 10 years of cost estimating experience in the construction industry, preferably in the Caribbean on projects valued at US$50M or more
• MRICS designation or other equivalent professional qualification
• Strong understanding of the construction process, cost controls, material requirements, building design and construction technology
• Knowledge of construction unit rates in the Cayman Islands; concept and feasibility estimating desirable

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and take-off software
• Experience estimating BIM-designed projects
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium
• Employee and employer pension contributions
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage (conditions apply)
• Enhanced leave options and a wellness screening day
• Continuing professional development after a six-month probation