Estimation Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Estimation Manager to oversee all tendering and estimation activities for construction projects. The ideal candidate will spearhead the entire tendering process, create precise and market-competitive cost evaluations, assess potential project risks, and collaborate closely with various teams to ensure smooth and successful bid submissions. This role demands deep commercial insight, technical know-how, and strong leadership within the UAE construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end tendering and estimation operations from receiving tender documents up to the submission of proposals.
• Analyze tender documentation including specifications, drawings, and Bills of Quantities to define project scope and formulate bid strategies.
• Develop, review, and authorize comprehensive cost estimates encompassing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor fees, preliminaries, overheads, and profit margins.
• Guarantee all tender submissions are precise, competitive, compliant, and timely.
• Evaluate project costs to maintain bids that are both commercially sound and competitive.
• Stay informed of market fluctuations, material pricing, labor costs, and industry standards specific to UAE construction.
• Perform value engineering and suggest cost-saving solutions without sacrificing quality or project stipulations.
• Identify commercial and technical risks, prepare risk evaluations, and set suitable contingencies.
• Work jointly with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to gather essential estimating information.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive quotes and negotiate terms.
• Take part in tender review sessions, bid clarifications, and handover meetings.
• Assist in client presentations, clarify technical details, and support commercial negotiations as necessary.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the estimation team, encouraging high performance and ongoing enhancements.
• Maintain estimation tools such as databases, cost libraries, templates, and archives of past records.
• Apply best practice methods to raise estimation precision, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to company quality, health, safety, and environmental policies along with internal protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or comparable fields.
• Professional certifications will be considered beneficial.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years' experience in construction estimation and tendering, including at least 5 years in a leadership or senior managerial estimation role.
• Extensive exposure to building and infrastructure projects within the UAE or GCC region.