Estimation Engineer

Tendering Estimation Engineer

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We are seeking a high-performing Tendering Estimation Engineer to develop and prepare pre-contract bid pricing for Buildings projects (Hospitals, Commercial, Residential, Towers) in Saudi Arabia.

This role focuses on tender pricing deliverables including priced BOQ, rate build‑ups, RFQs, bid comparisons, and tender price breakdowns.

Applicants must select one track:
Track A – CSA (Civil/Architectural/Finishes/Fit‑out) or Track B – MEP (HVAC/Plumbing/Firefighting/Electrical/ELV).

• Review ITT/tender documents, drawings, and specifications; confirm scope completeness and commercial assumptions.
• Prepare priced BOQ / tender price breakdown covering direct costs, indirect costs, and required clarifications/exclusions.
• Develop rate analyses / rate build‑ups using productivity norms, resources, and market quotations.
• Coordinate with Procurement to issue RFQs to suppliers/subcontractors; analyze received quotations and support bid comparisons/bid tabs.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams to resolve discrepancies and produce tender clarifications (RFIs where required).
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization without compromising compliance.
• Maintain updated databases for material prices, subcontractor rates, productivity benchmarks, and market intelligence.
• Support tender submission activities and assist in technical/commercial alignment as required.
• Build and maintain structured estimating models in Advanced Excel and update estimates in the ERP system for internal approvals.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil / Architectural / Mechanical / Electrical or related).
• Minimum 5 years of tendering / estimation experience in Saudi Arabia (Buildings projects).
• Proven experience in pre-contract tendering / bid pricing for Buildings projects.
• Strong hands‑on capability in rate build‑up / unit rate analysis, advanced Excel pricing models and structured estimate build.
• Excellent understanding of drawings, specifications, and scope interfaces (especially for hospitals and high‑rise buildings).
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with ERP and estimating tools (as applicable).
• Strong communication, organization, and deadline management skills.

This is a Tendering / Pre-Contract Estimation role. Candidates whose experience is primarily post-contract (claims, IPC, final accounts, variations administration) will not be considered.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Construction