Estimation Manager (Civil)

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Estimation Manager to lead project cost estimation across tender stages. You will coordinate with estimation teams, procurement and contracts to ensure cost-efficient bids, manage risks, and drive digitalization within the function.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in estimation for construction projects, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• 15–20 years of relevant estimation experience with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods and market pricing.
• Proficiency in estimation software (CCS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize project cost estimates aligned with BOQ, scope, and client specs.
• Negotiate with subcontractors for competitive offers and alignment with budgets.
• Review Tender Reports and Site Visit Reports for accuracy and strategy alignment.
• Collaborate with Contracts to review terms, highlighting major risks and liabilities.
• Coordinate with Technical Planning and Operations to optimize methodology and costs.
• Finalize indirect/direct costs and consolidate tender documentation.
• Develop tender risk registers and present mitigation plans.
• Prepare top sheet and tender summaries; coordinate with Estimation Manager for submission.
• Attend pre/post-tender meetings with clients and consultants.
• Supervise estimation teams and guide quality output; support team development.
• Prepare execution budgets for awarded projects for handover to operations.
• Lead digitalization and automation initiatives within the estimation function.
• Drive value engineering to propose cost-effective alternatives without compromising design.
• Analyze outcomes to extract learnings and improve practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Construction materials knowledge

Market pricing knowledge

CCS estimation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Tender management

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CCS estimation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Pricing: Review and finalize project cost estimates prepared by Estimation Engineers and Senior Estimation Engineers. Ensure alignment with the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) project scope RFP/client specifications and company standards covering all materials equipment and manpower requirements.
• Subcontractor Selection: Negotiate with subcontractors to obtain competitive offers and ensure alignment with project specifications and budget expectations.
• Tender Review & Reporting: Review detailed Tender Review Reports and Site Visit Reports prepared by the Sr. Estimator/ Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure accuracy completeness and alignment with the overall tender strategy.
  
• Contract Review: Collaborate with the Contracts Department to review tender contract terms and conditions. Highlight major risks liabilities and commercial concerns that could impact the project cost or delivery.
• Internal Coordination: Participate in meetings with Technical Planning and Operations teams during the tender stage to optimize construction methodology and achieve cost efficiency.
• Indirect Costing: Finalize the estimation of all direct and indirect costs. Consolidate and organize tender documentation for management review and final approval.
• Tender Risk Register & Mitigation: Develop a tender risk register outlining potential risks their cost impact and mitigation plans. Present findings for management discussion and approval.
• Top Sheet & Tender Finalization: Prepare the top sheet and tender summary presentations. Review and analyze estimated values in coordination with the Estimation Manager for final submission.
• Client/Consultant Meetings: Attend and contribute to pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and consultants to clarify scope respond to queries and align expectations.
• Team Supervision & Guidance: Provide overall supervision of the estimation teams performance and offer guidance and support where needed to ensure quality output.
• Execution Budget: Prepare execution budgets for awarded projects to facilitate seamless handover from estimation to operations.
• Team Development & Digitalization: Support team development initiatives and lead efforts toward automation and digitalization within the estimation function.
• Value Engineering: Lead value engineering efforts to propose cost-effective alternatives without compromising design integrity or project requirements.
• Lessons Learned: Analyze project outcomes to extract key learnings and implement improvements in estimation practices.

EOI Stage Input:

Support the management team during the Expression of Interest (EOI) and pre-tender stages by assessing tender invitations identifying key risk factors and estimate the required resources (materials equipment manpower) to develop cost estimates for the bid decisions.

• Success Rate Monitoring: Track and evaluate tender success rates to identify trends performance indicators and areas for strategic negotiation and contract finalization based on estimates.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 1520 years of relevant experience in estimation with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity
• Strong knowledge of construction materials methods and market pricing
• Proficient in estimation software (CCS) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent negotiation leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines

Required Skills:

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field 1520 years of relevant experience in estimation with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity Strong knowledge of construction materials methods and market pricing Proficient in estimation software (CCS) and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent negotiation leadership and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines