Rebar Estimator

Location: Ortigas Pasig

Work Set-up: Fully Onsite Monday - Friday Midshift

Job Description:

The Rebar Estimator will be responsible for developing accurate and timely cost and quantity estimates for reinforcement steel projects. The role will involve reviewing structural drawings specifications and project requirements to determine material quantities fabrication requirements costs and pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

Estimation & Quantity Take-Off

Review and interpret structural drawings project specifications reinforcement plans and other technical documents.

Prepare accurate estimates of reinforcement steel quantities weights bar sizes cutting bending fabrication and delivery requirements.

Calculate project costs based on material requirements fabrication activities logistics and other relevant cost components.

Drawing & Technical Review

Analyze structural drawings and project specifications to understand project scope and reinforcement requirements.

Review and validate Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) for accuracy completeness dimensions bar shapes and quantities.

Identify discrepancies missing information or technical requirements that may affect project costs.

Tender & Quotation Preparation

Prepare detailed and competitive quotations based on project requirements and established pricing guidelines.

Prepare and submit tenders within required deadlines.

Review project scope commercial requirements and technical specifications before finalizing bids.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining project specifications and quality requirements.

Develop value-engineering options where appropriate to support competitive and commercially viable quotations.

Consider material utilization fabrication requirements production capabilities and delivery requirements when developing estimates.

Pricing & Cost Database Management

Assist in maintaining accurate cost databases pricing references and standard estimating models.

Monitor relevant pricing and market information that may affect project estimates.

Update estimating information based on changes in material costs fabrication requirements and other project-related factors.

Quality Compliance & Standards

Ensure estimates are prepared in accordance with applicable project specifications technical standards and relevant industry codes.

Follow established quality management ISO governance compliance and safety requirements.

Ensure estimating documentation is complete accurate and properly maintained.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or diploma in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is preferred.

35 years of relevant experience in rebar estimating reinforcement detailing structural steel estimation or a closely related field.

Experience in reinforcement steel construction structural or precast concrete projects is an advantage.

Working knowledge of reinforcement steel fabrication cutting and bending processes is preferred.

Experience using rebar detailing estimating or construction-related software such as CADS RC Tekla Structures Bluebeam or equivalent platforms.

Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings reinforcement plans specifications and Bar Bending Schedules.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications particularly for quantity calculations costing and data analysis.

Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.