Lead / Senior Estimator

Plus Palace General Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Plus Palace General Contracting LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead comprehensive cost estimation, tender preparation, and value engineering for luxury and high-end projects in the UAE.

You will review scope, develop cost breakdowns, manage BOQs, and coordinate with design and procurement teams to ensure competitive and financially viable bids. The role requires extensive UAE/GCC experience and a track record in budgeting and cost planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• MRICS, PMP, CIOB, CCP or equivalent professional qualification.
• 10–15+ years estimating experience in construction.
• UAE/GCC construction market experience preferred.
• Proven experience in tendering, estimating, value engineering, budgeting and cost planning.

Responsibilities

• A. Preparing detailed project cost estimates and reviewing scope and technical requirements.
• B. Managing BOQ take-offs and quantity verification with drawings and specs.
• C. Reviewing drawings, BOQs and tender documents for gaps and risks.
• D. Conducting value engineering and cost optimization studies.
• E. Participating in tender clarifications, negotiations and justifications.
• F. Coordinating procurement and subcontractor activities aligned with tenders.
• G. Liaising with project teams and consultants to resolve queries.
• H. Managing commercial risk assessments and mitigations.
• I. Maintaining documentation and tender status reporting.
• J. Supporting business development and continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Value engineering

Budgeting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Eng, Architecture, or related field

MRICS

PMP

CIOB

Certified Cost Professional (CCP)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

A Cost Estimation

Preparing detailed project cost estimates Reviewing project scope and technical requirements Developing cost breakdown structures Pricing labour materials equipment subcontractors and preliminaries Preparing direct and indirect cost estimates Developing tender pricing strategies Reviewing estimate accuracy and completeness Supporting management during final bid reviews Ensuring tenders are commercially competitive and financially viable Maintaining profitability targets during tender preparation

B Quantity Take-Off

BOQ Management Conducting quantity take-offs Reviewing and validating BOQs Verifying quantities against drawings and specifications Identifying quantity discrepancies Reviewing consultant‑issued BOQs Coordinating with technical teams on quantity clarifications Maintaining quantity audit trails Ensuring complete accountability of all project components Supporting preparation of revised BOQs when required

C Tender Review Commercial Analysis

Reviewing drawings specifications BOQs and tender documents Identifying gaps inconsistencies and commercial risks Preparing Requests for Information RFIs Reviewing contractual requirements Reviewing project execution requirements Assessing project-specific commercial exposures Evaluating tender risks and opportunities Maintaining tender assumptions and exclusions Supporting management in bid no‑bid decisions

D Value Engineering Cost Optimization

Conducting value engineering studies Identifying alternative materials and systems Evaluating alternative construction methodologies Reviewing procurement strategies Assessing cost-saving opportunities Supporting optimization of project budgets Providing recommendations to management Ensuring luxury quality standards remain uncompromised

E Tender Clarifications Negotiations

Participating in tender clarification meetings Supporting client and consultant discussions Reviewing clarification responses Revising estimates based on tender clarifications Supporting negotiation strategies Preparing commercial justifications Supporting management during final negotiations Ensuring tender revisions remain commercially viable

F Procurement Subcontractor Coordination

Preparing supplier enquiry packages Preparing subcontractor enquiry packages Obtaining supplier quotations Obtaining subcontractor quotations Evaluating commercial submissions Reviewing technical compliance Conducting commercial comparisons Supporting subcontractor selection recommendations Ensuring procurement strategies align with tender assumptions

G Coordination with Project Teams

Coordinating with Project Managers Coordinating with Planning Engineers Coordinating with Procurement Department Coordinating with Design and Technical Teams Coordinating with Commercial Teams Coordinating with Consultants Coordinating with Suppliers and Subcontractors Participating in tender review meetings Supporting resolution of technical and commercial queries

H Commercial Risk Management

Reviewing contractual risks Reviewing scope gaps and exclusions Assessing market pricing risks Assessing procurement risks Assessing labour cost risks Assessing programme‑related cost risks Preparing commercial risk assessments Recommending mitigation measures Escalating significant commercial exposures to management

I Documentation Management Reporting

Maintaining estimate files Maintaining tender assumptions and exclusions Maintaining supplier and subcontractor records Maintaining quantity take‑off records Preparing tender review reports Preparing management summaries Reporting estimate status to management Maintaining complete tender documentation Supporting audits and management reviews

J Business Development Support

Supporting strategic tender opportunities Providing commercial input during opportunity assessments Supporting bid strategy development Assisting management in evaluating project opportunities Supporting profitable project acquisition Contributing to continuous improvement of estimating systems and procedures

Education & Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Preferred: MRICS, PMP, CIOB, Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or equivalent professional qualification. Knowledge: Strong knowledge of estimating methodologies, tendering practices, BOQ preparation, construction budgeting, procurement processes, and UAE construction market conditions. Lead / Senior Estimator10–15+ years of estimating experience within the construction industry. Regional ExperienceUAE / GCC construction experience strongly preferred. Project TypeLuxury villas.High-end residential developments.Hospitality projects.Turnkey construction projects.Proven experience in tendering, estimating, value engineering, budgeting, and cost planning.