Estimation Manager

Omega Talent; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 360.000 - 540.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Omega Talent is recruiting an Estimation Manager for a leading infrastructure contractor in Abu Dhabi. You will lead the estimating function, oversee tendering and estimation activities, and drive pricing strategies to protect margins.

Ideal candidates have Civil/ QS degrees, extensive infrastructure estimation experience, and proven leadership of estimating teams. UAE market knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, QS or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in construction estimation for infrastructure/civil projects.
• Experience leading an estimation team and tender submissions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the estimating function in Abu Dhabi, overseeing tendering and estimation activities.
• Prepare, review and submit competitive tenders.
• Oversee cost estimates, BOQs, rate build-ups and pricing schedules.
• Review tender drawings, specs and documents for scope gaps and risks.
• Develop tender pricing strategies to protect margins.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, commercial teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Maintain estimating procedures and benchmarking systems.
• Mentor and develop the estimating team.
• Lead tender reviews, commercial evaluations and bid presentations.

Conhecimentos

Infrastructure estimation

Tender management

Team leadership

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Descrição da vaga

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimation Manager to lead and oversee its estimating function in Abu Dhabi.

We are seeking a commercially astute and technically strong professional with a proven track record in infrastructure estimation, tender management and leading estimating teams within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function in Abu Dhabi, overseeing all tendering and estimation activities.
• Manage the preparation, review and submission of competitive and commercially viable tenders.
• Oversee detailed cost estimates, BOQs, rate build-ups and pricing schedules.
• Review tender drawings, specifications and contractual documents to identify scope gaps, risks and commercial exposures.
• Develop tender pricing strategies to ensure competitive bids while protecting project margins.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, commercial teams, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate and competitive pricing.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Establish and maintain estimating procedures, cost databases and benchmarking systems.
• Manage, mentor and develop the estimating team.
• Lead tender reviews, commercial evaluations and bid presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in construction estimation, specifically within infrastructure and civil engineering.
• Previous experience in an Estimation Manager or senior estimating leadership position.
• Strong exposure to roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks and associated infrastructure works.
• Proven experience managing major infrastructure tenders from initial review through to final submission.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an estimating team.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies, cost structures and pricing strategies.
• Good knowledge of the UAE construction market, subcontractors, suppliers and local pricing.
• Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills.

Candidates with substantial UAE infrastructure contracting experience will be highly regarded.