Estimator and Planning Engineer

ABU ALNAGA CONTRACTING; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ABU ALNAGA CONTRACTING is seeking an Estimator & Planning Engineer for a high-rise building project in Dubai. You will handle project estimation, quantity take-off, cost analysis, and scheduling to monitor progress against milestones.

The role requires a Civil/Construction degree and 3–7 years of relevant experience, with strong Primavera P6 and Excel skills. Collaboration with multiple teams is essential to deliver accurate baselines and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in estimation and planning.
• Proven experience in high-rise building construction is preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and rate analysis.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline, detailed, weekly, monthly, and look-ahead programmes.
• Monitor actual progress against planned targets and identify schedule deviations.
• Prepare progress reports, S-curves, and performance updates.
• Coordinate with construction, procurement, engineering, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• Assist in preparing variation estimates, recovery programmes, and project forecasts.
• Ensure activities are properly sequenced and aligned with project milestones.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hiring: Estimator & Planning Engineer – High-Rise Building Project

Location: Dubai,

Project: High-Rise Building

Abu Alnaga Contracting is seeking a qualified and experienced Estimator & Planning Engineer to join our project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for project estimation, quantity take-off, cost analysis, construction planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and rate analysis.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline, detailed, weekly, monthly, and look-ahead programmes.
• Monitor actual progress against planned targets and identify schedule deviations.
• Prepare progress reports, S-curves, and performance updates.
• Coordinate with construction, procurement, engineering, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• Assist in preparing variation estimates, recovery programmes, and project forecasts.
• Ensure activities are properly sequenced and aligned with project milestones.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in estimation and planning.
• Proven experience in high-rise building construction is preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and construction planning.
• Excellent analytical, communication, coordination, and time-management skills.