Estimator

Golden Offshore Marine Industries LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Offshore Marine Industries LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an on-site Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for shipbuilding, ship repair, refurbishment, conversions, steel construction, and marine construction projects. You will review specifications, quantify materials and labor, and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

You will collaborate with engineering, project management, and procurement to develop bid packages, analyze cost data, assess risks, and ensure estimates

Qualifications

• Strong cost estimation and quantity take-off for marine, offshore, or heavy industrial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specs, and engineering documents.
• Experience with estimation or project costing software and advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding, ship repair, steel fabrication, or marine construction processes and materials.
• Ability to analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations and negotiate cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and drawings to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Quantify materials and labor required for shipbuilding, repair, refurbishment, conversions, steel construction, and marine construction.
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and procurement teams to develop bid packages and pricing proposals.
• Analyze historical cost data, assess risks and contingencies, and ensure estimates comply with standards and client requirements.
• Support tender submissions and participate in clarification meetings; update estimates as scopes evolve.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity take-off

Advanced MS Excel

Reading technical drawings

Supplier negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Engineering diploma or degree

Experience in marine/offshore projects

Safety and quality awareness

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying, or related field

Tools

Estimation software

MS Excel (advanced)

ERP/Procurement software

Job description

Company Description

Golden Offshore Marine Industries LLC, in collaboration with Ghantoot Offshore Marine Industries, serves a broad range of clients in shipbuilding, ship repair, refurbishment, conversions, steel construction, and marine construction. The organization operates on world-class infrastructure designed to support complex marine and industrial projects. It is committed to delivering high-quality services with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and technical excellence. Team members work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development. This setting offers opportunities to contribute to impactful projects within the offshore and marine sector.

Role Description

The Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi, responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for shipbuilding, ship repair, refurbishment, conversions, steel construction, and marine construction projects. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing project specifications and drawings, quantifying materials and labor, and obtaining competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. The Estimator collaborates closely with engineering, project management, and procurement teams to develop comprehensive bid packages and pricing proposals. The role also involves analyzing historical cost data, assessing risks and contingencies, and ensuring estimates comply with company standards and client requirements. The Estimator supports tender submissions, participates in clarification meetings, and updates estimates as project scopes evolve.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in cost estimation, quantity take-off, and budget preparation for marine, offshore, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Experience using estimation or project costing software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding, ship repair, steel fabrication, or marine construction processes and materials.
• Ability to analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations and negotiate cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional project teams.
• Relevant technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field.
• Prior experience as an Estimator in marine, offshore, construction, or heavy industry environments is highly desirable.
• Commitment to safety, quality standards, and ethical business practices.