Mechanical Estimator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Archirodon is seeking a Mechanical Estimator in Dubai to join the Tendering Team. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates for mechanical, piping and pipelines for EPC/EPCC tenders across oil & gas, refinery, and petrochemical sectors in the Middle East.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, have 5–7 years of estimating experience in related projects ( GCC preferred), and be proficient with quantity take-offs, unit-rate development, and 3D model

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• 5–7 years of estimating experience in EPC Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical projects, preferably with at least 3 years in the GCC.
• Strong ability to read and interpret equipment lists, P&IDs, line lists, GA drawings and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify quantity take-offs from equipment lists, P&IDs, line lists, piping isometrics, MTOs, GA drawings and equipment/piping layouts.
• Identify scope gaps, ambiguities and risks, and prepare technical queries and clarifications for the client.
• Develop detailed estimates for the complete Mechanical, Piping & Pipelines works.
• Build unit rates from first principles (labour, plant, materials, subcontract) using productivity norms for Middle East conditions.
• Prepare manpower histograms, crane and heavy-lift requirements and durations, and provide inputs to planning.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Reading P&IDs

First-principles rate build-up

Cost estimation

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

E3D

S3D

Job description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

Job Description

We are constantly growing and are currently seekingMechanical Estimatorto join our highly qualified and knowledgeable Tendering Team at our Dubai office.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic EPC leader with global presence? We’d like to meet you.

Join our worldwide journey. Build on something that matters!

The Mechanical & Piping Estimator prepares accurate, competitive and well-qualified cost estimates for the mechanical equipment, piping, tankage and pipeline scopes of EPC / EPCC tenders for oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical and gas-processing projects across the Middle East and North Africa.

What you will need to do:

• Perform and verify quantity take-offs from equipment lists, P&IDs, line lists, piping isometrics, MTOs, GA drawings and equipment / piping layouts; where FEED is limited, develop quantities from benchmarks, ratios and historical data.
• Identify scope gaps, ambiguities and risks, and prepare technical queries and clarifications for the client.
• Develop detailed estimates for the entire Mechanical, Piping & Pipelines works.
• Build unit rates from first principles (labour, plant, materials, subcontract) using welding and erection productivity norms adjusted for Middle East conditions – summer working-hour restrictions, remote desert sites and logistics.
• Prepare manpower histograms, crane and heavy-lift requirements and durations, and provide inputs to planning, site indirects and fabrication-yard planning.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• 5–7 years of estimating experience in EPC Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical projects, preferably with at least 3 years in the GCC.
• Strong ability to read and interpret:
  • Equipment lists and data sheets
  • P&IDs and line lists
  • Piping isometrics and MTOs
  • GA drawings, equipment and piping layouts
• Quantity take-off and BOQ preparation to client methods of measurement and industry norms (inch-dia, inch-metre, tonnage).
• First-principles rate build-up, productivity analysis and resource loading.
• Good knowledge of the Middle East market for pipe
• Quantity extraction from 3D models (Navisworks, E3D / S3D review).
• Knowledge of piping materials (CS, SS, duplex, GRE) and welding / PWHT requirements.
• Awareness of civil and E&I interfaces with the mechanical scope.

What is in it for you:

Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We createmega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come.At Archirodon, you will find a proud,productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview.

Additional Information

Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.