Estimating Manager

About This Role

About the Company

Estimation Manager leads the tendering lifecycle, conducting detailed cost analysis, BOQ reviews, and risk assessments to ensure competitive bids. Candidate manages teams to produce accurate material, labor, and equipment estimates while ensuring compliance with Qatari regulations.

About the Role

Estimation Manager leads the tendering lifecycle, conducting detailed cost analysis, BOQ reviews, and risk assessments to ensure competitive bids.

Responsibilities

• Tender Management: Studying tender documents, blueprints, and specifications to prepare comprehensive cost estimates and proposals.
• Cost Analysis & Strategy: Developing pricing strategies, conducting value engineering, and analyzing material, labor, and time requirements.
• Coordination & Negotiation: Liaising with construction teams, consultants, and subcontractors for technical clarifications and price negotiations.
• Risk & Compliance: Identifying project risks and ensuring tenders comply with local Qatari regulations and company standards.
• Leadership: Mentoring junior estimation engineers and quantity surveyors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience: 10-15+ years in estimation and tendering, specifically within Qatar or the GCC construction market.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and estimating software (e.g., Candy/CCS, Primavera).

Preferred Skills

• Certifications: MMUP/UPDA certification (Grade A) is preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.