Lead Estimation & Tendering Manager

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Estimation Tender Manager to lead the full tender lifecycle, from document review to final submission. You will oversee cost estimation, BOQs, and budgets based on drawings, specs and scope of work.

You'll direct a multidisciplinary team, develop bidding strategies, assess commercial risks, and present tender conclusions to senior management while coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary estimation teams (6+ members).
• Background in building/infrastructure/civil projects.
• Extensive experience managing complete tender submissions.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, cost estimation and pricing.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, EPC, Lump Sum and Design & Build contracts.
• Experience identifying commercial risks, scope gaps and procurement risks.
• Knowledge of supplier/subcontractor pricing and cost benchmarking.
• Advanced Excel and estimating software proficiency (Candy CCS, PlanSwift).
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimation and tendering process from document review to final submission.
• Oversee quantity take-offs, cost estimation and detailed budgets.
• Review cost estimates, pricing, and BOQs for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Develop bidding strategies and ensure timely tender submissions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning and Commercial teams.
• Present tender summaries and key commercial risks to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation

Ownership

Decision making

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Candy CCS

PlanSwift

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Estimation Tender Manager to lead the full tender lifecycle, from document review to final submission. You will oversee cost estimation, BOQs, and budgets based on drawings, specs and scope of work.

You'll direct a multidisciplinary team, develop bidding strategies, assess commercial risks, and present tender conclusions to senior management while coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Planning.