Estimation Manager

Harjai Computers Pvt. Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Harjai Computers Pvt. Ltd. in the UAE seeks an experienced Estimation Manager to lead tendering and cost estimation for utilities infrastructure projects across the UAE, including water, sewerage, stormwater and power networks.

You will drive competitive bids and manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines. You will coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QS and Operations, conduct quantity take-offs, source subcontractor quotations, assess risks, and present bid summaries to senior

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing competitive bids for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation processes and tendering best practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional tender teams and manage multiple bids to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete estimation process for utilities infrastructure projects from tender receipt to bid submission.
• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract conditions.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing strategies, and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, QS, and Operations teams to obtain technical and commercial inputs.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and validate BOQs.
• Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate commercial offers.
• Analyze project risks and opportunities during the bidding stage.
• Develop value engineering solutions to optimize project costs while maintaining quality.
• Prepare tender clarifications and participate in pre-bid meetings.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and company estimation procedures.
• Maintain an updated cost database for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Present bid summaries and recommendations to senior management.
• Support negotiations with clients during post-tender discussions.

Skills

tendering and cost estimation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Estimation Manager to lead the tendering and cost estimation function for utilities infrastructure projects across the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in preparing competitive bids for large-scale infrastructure projects, including water, sewerage, stormwater, power, district cooling, and telecom networks. The candidate must possess strong commercial acumen, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple tenders within strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete estimation process for utilities infrastructure projects from tender receipt to bid submission.
• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract conditions.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing strategies, and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, QS, and Operations teams to obtain technical and commercial inputs.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and validate BOQs.
• Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate commercial offers.
• Analyze project risks and opportunities during the bidding stage.
• Develop value engineering solutions to optimize project costs while maintaining quality.
• Prepare tender clarifications and participate in pre-bid meetings.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and company estimation procedures.
• Maintain an updated cost database for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Present bid summaries and recommendations to senior management.
• Support negotiations with clients during post-tender discussions.

Skills

tendering and cost estimation