Estimator Engineer (Marine & Infrastructure Projects)

Elmar Marinas LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmar Marinas LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Estimator to lead cost estimation for marine and infrastructure tenders. You will analyze drawings and specifications, prepare detailed cost estimates, and coordinate with clients and suppliers to secure competitive proposals.

Ideal candidates have 7–8 years in estimation within marine, marinas, ports, harbours, coastal protection, and related civil works, with UAE market knowledge and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7–8 years of estimation experience in marine and infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing.
• Experience with estimation software, ERP systems, and digital quantity take-off platforms.
• UAE market knowledge and supplier network preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and commercial proposals for marine and infrastructure projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs using digital measurement tools and estimation software.
• Attend pre-bid meetings site visits and tender clarification meetings with clients and consultants.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepare RFIs and coordinate technical clarifications with clients and consultants.
• Liaise with Engineering Procurement Operations and Project Management teams to gather inputs for tender submissions.
• Review post-tender queries and provide supporting documentation for commercial and technical clarifications.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously and ensure submissions are completed within deadlines.
• Identify commercial risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost optimization measures.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Quantity take-offs

Risk assessment

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimation software

ERP systems

Digital quantity take-off platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze tender documents drawings specifications and contract requirements
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals for marine and infrastructure projects
• Perform quantity take-offs using digital measurement tools and estimation software
• Attend pre-bid meetings site visits and tender clarification meetings with clients and consultants
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare RFIs and coordinate technical clarifications with clients and consultants
• Liaise with Engineering Procurement Operations and Project Management teams to gather inputs for tender submissions
• Review post-tender queries and provide supporting documentation for commercial and technical clarifications
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously and ensure submissions are completed within deadlines
• Identify commercial risks value engineering opportunities and cost optimization measures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7-8 years of estimation experience within:Marine ConstructionMarinasPorts & HarboursCoastal Protection WorksInfrastructure & Civil Projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing.
• Experience with estimation software, ERP systems, and digital quantity take-off platforms.
• UAE market knowledge and supplier network preferred.