Peter Anthony Talde

I am currently looking for a new opportunity Senior Cost Estimator/Tenderer position.

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About

A Civil Engineer Estimator/ Tenderer with (22) year’s experience in Building Construction, has extensive experience working in a large Main Contracting Companies (Qatar and UAE) estimating and awarded multi-million Government and Private construction projects like Residential Towers, Hotels, Villas, Offices, Commercial Building, Security Complex, Hospitals, Schools, Warehouses, Fit-Out Works, Value Engineering, and Design & Build Projects. Responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services, indirect and direct cost assessing material, labor, sub-contractors/suppliers and equipment required. Responsible for commercial & technical submittal, evaluating and verify all tender documents, preparing queries to Client/Consultant, requesting quotation to the Subcontractors/suppliers, preparing quotation comparison sheet, quantity take-off, preparing BOQ, budget preparation & monitoring.

Experience

  • Head of Estimation at M/s. Derwind Trading & Contracting Co. WLL., State of Qatar.
    Sep 2018 - Feb 2026 · 7 yrs 6 mos

     Reporting to General Manager  Responsible for Commercial & Technical submittal.  Prepare estimated costs of materials, labor, subcontractor/suppliers and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract from simple to complex.  Prepare Bill of Quantities, quantity take-offs and estimates in detail for self-performed work (Selective demolition, Concrete, steel erection, carpentry, etc.)  Evaluate labor pricing/production for specific projects and/or locations; demonstrate proficiency in material, labor, sub and equipment pricing for all trade disciplines.  Assemble general conditions estimates for review by Top Management.  Assist with maintaining the estimating cost data base to ensure costs are up to date.  Manage job-specific estimating teams in the assembly and submission of bids.  Prepare Estimate Action List; establish responsibilities and make assignments to estimating team members; coordinate and supervise work; establish schedule for completion of tasks to meet project requirements.  Review estimate assignments to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal submission.  Consult with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.  Study specifications to assist the operations team in planning procedures for construction.  Research construction documents and analyze specifications to determine estimated costs.  Work with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project.  Understand how to create proper bid packages and bid alternate strategies.  Ensure that all work items from scope review are included in estimate and that cost trail from bids to Bid Package Scope Analysis Worksheets to estimate is clear and correct.

  • Senior Cost Estimator at Gettco Construction
    Jul 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

     Responsible for Commercial & Technical submittal.  Responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services.  Assessing material, labor and equipment required and analyzing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers  Analyzing sheet of tender requirement, existing resources and its capability and discuss with Management.  Review and Analyze, Specifications, Drawings, Bill of Quantity, Proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, accessories, cost and labor estimates for projects.  Identify the type of works needed from the subcontractors and the proposed subcontractors using enquiry for subcontractor’s sheet.  Request proposals from the approved subcontractors, suppliers or agents who are able to provide the requested Materials (as mentioned in Tender Documents).  Conduct various correspondence for clarifications / queries prior to bidding and to maintain sufficient backup for further justification (if needs)  Review subcontractors’, suppliers’ proposals and choose the best subcontractor based on their performance evaluation done by project in coordination with purchasing.  Prepare the final cost calculation sheet and forward to Management for final pricing approval on time.  Prepare the final proposal as per the client requirements and compliance.  Submit the proposal before the dead line.  Initiate preliminary cost / overhead cost in coordination with account, plant sections and receive approval from Top Management.  Keep an up to date suppliers, subcontractor, and agencies list.  Follow up to receive construction drawing from client/consultant, review for input to ensure that the construction drawing is without any discrepancy or different from tender drawing.  Preparing Bill of Quantities.

  • Senior Cost Estimator at Almadar Contracting WLL
    Jan 2011 - Jul 2017 · 6 yrs 7 mos

     Office In-Charge  Reporting to General Manager  Responsible for Commercial & Technical submittal.  Responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services.  Assessing material, labor and equipment required and analyzing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers  Seek tender announcement / request for proposal (RFP) related with Company Area of Interest and discuss with Top Management to proceed further.  Prepare Analysis sheet of tender requirement, existing resources and its capability and discuss with Top Management.  Review and Analyze, Specifications, Drawings, Bill of Quantity, Proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, accessories, cost and labor estimates for projects.  Identify the type of works needed from the subcontractors and the proposed subcontractors using enquiry for subcontractor’s sheet.  Prepare specific works need (scope of works) for further agreement and negotiation while preparing agreement.  Request proposals from the approved subcontractors, suppliers or agents who are able to provide the requested Materials (as mentioned in Tender Documents).  Conduct various correspondence for clarifications / queries prior to bidding and to maintain sufficient backup for further justification (if needs)  Review subcontractors’, suppliers’ proposals and choose the best subcontractor based on their performance evaluation done by project in coordination with purchasing.  Prepare the final cost calculation sheet and forward to Top Management for final pricing approval on time.  Prepare the final proposal as per the client requirements and compliance.  Submit the proposal before the dead line.  analyzing of lost tender to compare price quotation with the winner to learn of mistake if any.  Initiate preliminary cost / overhead cost in coordination with account, plant sections and receive approval from Management

  • Cost Estimation Engineer at Al Jaber Building
    Jul 2008 - Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

     Responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services.  Assessing material, labor and equipment required and analyzing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers  Analyzing sheet of tender requirement, existing resources and its capability and discuss with Management.  Review and Analyze, Specifications, Drawings, Bill of Quantity, Proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, accessories, cost and labor estimates for projects.  Identify the type of works needed from the subcontractors and the proposed subcontractors using enquiry for subcontractor’s sheet.  Request proposals from the approved subcontractors, suppliers or agents who are able to provide the requested Materials (as mentioned in Tender Documents).  Conduct various correspondence for clarifications / queries prior to bidding and to maintain sufficient backup for further justification (if needs)  Prepare the final cost calculation sheet and forward to Management for final pricing approval on time.  Prepare the final proposal as per the client requirements and compliance.  Submit the proposal before the dead line.  Keep an up to date suppliers, subcontractor, and agencies list.  Follow up to receive construction drawing from client/consultant, review for input to ensure that the construction drawing is without any discrepancy or different from tender drawing.  Preparing Bill of Quantities.