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About the Role

The Senior Estimator supports the pre-tender process by evaluating tenders, assessing risks, and estimating material, equipment, and manpower needs to provide reliable cost estimates for bidding projects.

Responsibilities

• Study, analyze, and evaluate tender documents from a technical viewpoint to identify risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with the design/drafting section for method optimization and cost efficiency during tender preparation.
• Liaise with Procurement to negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for project supplies.
• Finalize direct and indirect cost estimations and consolidate tender documents for management review.
• Provide necessary project clarifications and information to the Project Manager upon award.
• Advise the Project Manager on contractual rights and remedies considered during tendering.
• Generate tender status reports highlighting progress.
• Prepare monthly progress reports detailing tender wins/losses and reasons.
• Advise on project bidding strategies, techniques, and types.
• Assign estimating work, coach, mentor, and provide technical support to the estimating team.
• Coordinate with estimating and planning engineers to resolve conflicts and define the overall scope of work during the proposal phase.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of working experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• 2 years of GCC experience is a plus.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, is required.

Skills

• Exceptional time management
• Multitasking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Brilliant management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders
• Excellent research skills
• Proposal writing skills
• Oral presentation skills
• Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards
• Advanced computer skills
• Demonstrable competency with software such as Pro-Contractor, Sage Estimating, or Construct

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering