Head of Infrastructure Estimating & Tender Leadership

Omega Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Talent is recruiting an Estimation Manager for a leading infrastructure contractor in Abu Dhabi. You will lead the estimating function, oversee tendering and estimation activities, and drive pricing strategies to protect margins.

Ideal candidates have Civil/ QS degrees, extensive infrastructure estimation experience, and proven leadership of estimating teams. UAE market knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, QS or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in construction estimation for infrastructure/civil projects.
• Experience leading an estimation team and tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function in Abu Dhabi, overseeing tendering and estimation activities.
• Prepare, review and submit competitive tenders.
• Oversee cost estimates, BOQs, rate build-ups and pricing schedules.
• Review tender drawings, specs and documents for scope gaps and risks.
• Develop tender pricing strategies to protect margins.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, commercial teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Maintain estimating procedures and benchmarking systems.
• Mentor and develop the estimating team.
• Lead tender reviews, commercial evaluations and bid presentations.

Skills

Infrastructure estimation

Tender management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Omega Talent is recruiting an Estimation Manager for a leading infrastructure contractor in Abu Dhabi. You will lead the estimating function, oversee tendering and estimation activities, and drive pricing strategies to protect margins.

Ideal candidates have Civil/ QS degrees, extensive infrastructure estimation experience, and proven leadership of estimating teams. UAE market knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.