Cost Estimator

NMDC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Cost Estimator to deliver thorough tenders and cost budgets. You will collect data from engineers and management, develop cost estimates, and prepare pricing schedules to support bids.

You will assess subcontractor quotes, maintain data accuracy in the pricing database, and collaborate with the commercial and project teams to mitigate risks and maximize cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and pricing schedules.
• Interpret drawings, specs, quantities and terms for pricing.
• Analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations for pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and pricing schedules using established methods.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to price work.
• Assess quotations and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Use Excel and estimating software to produce traceable estimates.

Skills

Cost estimation

Technical analysis

Commercial analysis

Pricing governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Job description

• Deliver thorough, independent and complete cost estimations for the tenders
• Collect all relevant needed information from the production engineer, design engineer, Tender manager, and/or from site visits
• Process all gathered data into clear and cost optimal budgets and cost estimates including a planning and work sequencing
• Regularly consult with colleagues, form the commercial department and the project manager about cost
• Assess proposals/ prices of sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensure gathered date and budget information is maintained and knowledge is transferred to project management and commercial department
• Assist in preparing tender/quotation documents for tendering purposes
• Ensure maintenance of database which contains prices/ quotes from sub-contractors
• Closely collaborate with production engineer; colleagues form the commercial department and the tender manager
• Study and analyse of Bids / Tenders technically and commercially, write scope clarifications
• Identify the Risks, opportunities & assumptions made within the cost estimation
• Technical skills with thorough knowledge of estimating principals
• This is a generalist view of a Job that you have been assigned for - at times you may be requested to do above/beyond the scope of this role due to Operational requirements

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimate Development: Ability to prepare and develop assigned cost estimates, cost breakdowns and pricing schedules using established estimating methodologies.

• Technical and Commercial Analysis: Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, quantities, scope requirements and commercial terms to establish a reliable basis for pricing.

• Quotation and Cost Evaluation: Ability to assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify pricing discrepancies and exclusions, and prepare evidence-based recommendations.

• Cost Data and Estimating Tools: Ability to analyse historical costs, validate pricing inputs and use MS Excel and relevant estimating software to produce accurate, traceable estimates.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a related discipline, or equivalent