Job description

Job Summary:

Position - Senior estimation engineer - Civil Department - Estimation Purpose - Prepare project costs for various civil projects to prepare competitive and profitable bids.

• Responsibilities:
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labour, and equipment
  • Prepare techno commercial proposals and submitting them to clients or
  project stakeholders
  • Review and analyze the scope of work, along with all related drawings
  • Monitor project costs and adjusting estimates as necessary
  • Provide cost advice throughout the project lifecycle
  • Participate in project meetings to offer insights and recommendations
  on cost-related matters
  • Maintain and update a database of cost information for various
  construction materials and labour rates
  • Ensure compliance with relevant building codes and regulations
  • Evaluate subcontractors' bids and negotiating contracts
  • Conduct site visits to gather data and assess project feasibility
  • Collaborate with project managers, project engineers and site engineers
  • Analyze project requirements to identify potential risks and cost-saving
  opportunities
  • Utilize specialized software for estimating purposes
  • Coordinate closely with the Planning Engineer to prepare a high-level
  timeline schedule along with the technical and commercial proposal
  • Share the prepared BOQ with the Quantity Surveyor for
  distribution across the relevant departments
  • Upon project award, notify all departments to initiate the
  preparation of the required project documentation

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related
• fieldSkils:
• • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• • Strong experience in identifying required materials, along with a good
• understanding of their approximate market prices
• • Attention to detail and accuracy
• • Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and specifications
• • Excellent organizational and time management skills
• • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• • Knowledge of construction industry practices and standards
• • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• • Strong understanding of construction methods and materials
• • Proven track record of successful project cost estimation
• • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• • Knowledge of local building codes and regulations
• • Experience in preparing bids for large-scale civil engineering projects
• • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• • Flexible to visit project sites frequently during the tendering stage to
• ensure that the estimated costs are accurate and aligned with project
• requirementsKnowledge and Strengths • 
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
• • Expertise in interpreting architectural, structural, and IFC (Issued for
• Construction) drawings, shop drawings,
• Key Competencies Strong understanding of construction methods, material specifications,
• and standard codes