Lead Civil Estimation Engineer

ASIA Prime General Contracting Co. L.L.C.; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm seeks a Lead Civil Estimation Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in a main contracting company within the UAE. Responsibilities include analyzing tender documents, preparing BOQ, managing procurement plans, and collaborating with teams. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. This role demands a proactive approach to managing tender processes and ensuring accurate pricing for materials and resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a UAE-based main contracting company.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Study tender documents for project insights.
• Prepare BOQ and analyze tender documents.
• Maintain procurement plan and secure best deals.
• Collaborate with construction team on project requirements.
• Create estimate files in CCS Software.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

CCS Candy competency

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

CCS Software

Job description

We are a diversified Main Contractor hiring Lead Civil Estimation Engineer

Job Functions

• Studying the tender documents to gather essential project insights, supporting management in making an informed participation decision.
• Quantification and BOQ preparation by undertaking detailed analysis of tender documents to produce accurate quantities and prepare clarification requests to address any ambiguities or contradictions.
• Developing and maintaining a procurement plan that defines the procurement strategy, lists subcontractors for follow-up, and emphasizes the selected firms.
• Preparation and following up on requests for quotations, analyze received quotations, and negotiate to secure the best possible deal with specialist subcontractors or suppliers.
• Conducting a comprehensive review of the tender by analyzing the tender documents, managing discrepancies, and coordinating with relevant departments and team members.
• Identify potential areas for value engineering by analyzing the tender document.
• Preparation of design and build proposals that incorporate cost-effective design concepts aligned with the employer’s requirements.
• Resolution of contradictions and ambiguities arise throughout the tender review, quantification process and the subcontractors or suppliers RFIs.
• Manage tender addenda to ensure their incorporation into the tender pricing.
• Analyze the project configuration and collaborate with the construction team to identify the staff deployment, logistic and authorities’ requirements.
• Ensure accurate pricing for materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources by collaborating with the procurement department, adhering to the RFQ process, and fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Creating estimate file in CCS Software incorporating bid profiling, analyzing and addressing deficiencies in the Engineer-provided BOQ, and implementing necessary BOQ adjustments.
• Preparation the Tender Submittal in accordance with the Tender Requirements.
• Undertaking the post-tender process to ensure thorough issue resolution, maintain document integrity, and support bid winning efforts.

Attributes

• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines.
• Has a good time management and organizational skills
• Excellent research, English proposal writing and oral presentation skills.
• Strong MS Office skills and demonstrable competency with CCS Candy

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience is required in a UAE-based main contracting company.