Estimation Manager

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking an Estimation Manager to lead the estimation function for construction and infrastructure projects. The role involves managing tender submissions, preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing BOQs, and ensuring competitive and compliant bids.

Collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams is essential to deliver successful tender outcomes. The position requires extensive experience in roads, bridges, rail, tunneling, or major building projects,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimation experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role in construction/infrastructure.
• Experience on roads, bridges, rail, tunneling or major building projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, BOQs, tendering, FIDIC contracts and value engineering.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software (Candy CCS, CostX, PlanSwift) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of technical and commercial tenders.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, budgets and pricing strategies.
• Manage quantity take-offs and validate project cost calculations.
• Coordinate with Procurement for supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations and project handover to execution teams.
• Monitor estimating processes and maintain historical cost databases.
• Mentor estimation team to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Estimation experience

Leadership

Value engineering

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Costing & budgeting

Bids & tendering

Excel proficiency

Project estimation software

Tools

Candy CCS

CostX

PlanSwift

ERP systems

Job description

The Estimation Manager is responsible for leading the estimation function for construction and infrastructure projects by managing tender submissions, preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing BOQs, and ensuring competitive and compliant bids. The role collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams to deliver successful tender outcomes.

Job Title

Estimation Manager

Job Summary

The Estimation Manager is responsible for leading the estimation function for construction and infrastructure projects by managing tender submissions, preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing BOQs, and ensuring competitive and compliant bids. The role collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams to deliver successful tender outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of technical and commercial tenders.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies.
• Manage quantity take-offs and validate project cost calculations.
• Coordinate with Procurement to obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Review bid proposals to ensure compliance with client and contractual requirements.
• Support contract negotiations and project handover to execution teams.
• Monitor estimating processes and maintain historical cost databases.
• Mentor and guide the estimation team to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of estimation experience, including 5 years in a managerial role, within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Proven experience in roads, bridges, rail, tunneling, or major building projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, BOQs, tendering procedures, FIDIC contracts, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, estimating software (Candy CCS, CostX, PlanSwift, or equivalent), and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.