Estimation Engineer, MEP

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP contracting company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced estimator with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a strong background in oil & gas power and utility sectors. Responsibilities include evaluating tender documents, preparing cost sheets, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4-5 years of experience, with at least two years in MEP estimation. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience, with minimum 2 years in MEP estimation.
• Experience in contracting companies in oil & gas power and utilities sector.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate tender documents and technical queries.
• Prepare detailed bill of quantities and verify material take-offs.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve target price for winning the bid.

Skills

Excellent knowledge to review contract / commercial documents

Good knowledge of ADNOC standards and MEP specifications

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field)

Job description

Overall responsibilities

• Review and evaluate tender ITT / ITB documents drawing specification and project schedules and understand the MEP scope of work. Responsible for and contribute in assigned proposals actively for MEP works.
• Preparation of cost sheet like direct cost indirect cost temporary facilities and other related cost to tender.
• Floating enquiries to suppliers / manufacturers / subcontractors as required.
• Identify potential issues or areas of risk and communicate with Proposals & Estimation Manager.
• Collaborate with other intra-company and other estimators to ensure that estimate are accurate and complete.

Day to day responsibilities

• Review and evaluate project tender documents ITT / ITB documents drawings specifications datasheets and project schedules and identify the cost estimation basis. Preparing technical queries such as details missing documents pertaining to the tender.
• Prepare and float inquiries to suppliers / manufacturers / subcontractors. Review and validate estimates form sub-vendors. Sending enquiries to the specified/non-specified suppliers for materials & equipment. To follow up and receive quotation from various suppliers.
• Evaluating suppliers quotation against the tender requirements such as capacity quantity specifications deviations etc.
• Prepare detailed bill of quantity and verify material take-offs during the tenders stage and support projects team during execution. Responsible for producing competitive prices through evaluation of instructions specifications drawings bill of quantities.
• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve target price for winning the bid.
• Prepare cost sheet for construction package for main contractor.
• Prepare cost comparison between suppliers and subcontractors and identify the factors.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and summaries for MEP related scope of work including labor materials equipment subcontractors overheads contingencies and profit margins.
• Contribute to project execution plan and prepare technical proposal write-up for related scope of work.
• Preparing final contract BOQ based on the agreed contract value.
• Revising the cost summary as per received post tender clarifications.
• Contribute to commercial proposals and provide detailed basis for related scope of work.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on commercial aspects of the scope and products.
• Provide technical support and guidance to projects teams and clients on instrumentation related issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field) with 04-05 years of experience and minimum 02 years in the Oil & Gas Power & Utility industry. Affinity and familiar with Engineering Procurement and Contracting aspects both onshore and offshore in power and utility industry.

Additional Information

Experience Requirements

• Experience level: 04-05 years
• 02 years or more experience in an contracting companies in oil & gas power and utilities sector.
• Minimum 2 years in MEP estimation
• Experience in living overseas for an extended period
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Skills & Professional Requirements

• Excellent knowledge to review contract / commercial documents and their terms and conditions.
• Good knowledge of ADNOC standards and MEP specifications.
• Maintaining ISO documentation record keeping suppliers / manufacturers data bank record.

Attributes and Behaviours

• Excellent work ethics
• Driven takes ownership of issues and drives them to completion
• Flexible and adaptive approach to work
• Self-starter and self-motivated person who can demonstrate use of initiative
• Enquiring mind-set identifies efficiencies and improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Good communication and cross functional integration skills
• Strong commitment to HSE

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time