Mechanical Estimator - MEP Contracting

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in the United Arab Emirates seeks a skilled Mechanical Estimation professional to study tender specifications, drawings and equipment schedules, and to estimate project costs for mechanical systems in building projects.

The role involves reviewing documents, drafting cost breakdowns, collecting quotations, maintaining cost databases, and supporting the Estimation Manager to finalize BOQ with indirect costs and margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Mechanical Estimation, preferably in MEP contracting.
• Good understanding of HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, and other Mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Review Tender Specifications, Drawings, Equipment Schedules to understand the Mechanical scope.
• Assist in preparing Mechanical scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, and responsibility matrices.
• Request and compare supplier quotations for Mechanical materials, equipment, and systems.
• Maintain Mechanical cost database with prices, rates, and man-hours.
• Assist in quantity take-off and prepared quantities for Mechanical works with the Quantity Surveyor.
• Identify discrepancies and prepare clarifications for Tender Documents.
• Assist in preparing cost breakdowns for Mechanical materials, equipment, and labour.
• Assist in tender costing using Estimation Department templates and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with authority requirements, codes, and project regulations.
• Support Estimation Manager in reviewing scope, quantities, quotations and pricing.
• Assist in finalizing the Mechanical BOQ including indirect costs and margins.

Skills

Mechanical Estimation

Tendering & Billing

HVAC & Plumbing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us:

One the leading conglomerate business group in the UAE, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a diversified conglomerate business group, we believe in improving the quality of life of the communities we serve and in the markets in which we operate. We have been privileged to play a key role in the development of the UAE for more than seven decades and will continue to drive growth and prosperity as we help people lead better lives, every day.

Job Purpose & Role Overview

To study the Tender Specification, Drawings and Equipment Schedules and estimate the project cost of Electrical systems required for the project’s building(s).

I. Main Responsibilities

1. Review Tender Specifications, Drawings, Equipment Schedules, and other relevant documents to understand the Mechanical scope of work.
2. Assist in preparing Mechanical scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, and responsibility matrices based on the Tender Documents.
3. Request, collect, and compare supplier/subcontractor quotations for Mechanical materials, equipment, and specialist systems.
4. Assist in maintaining and updating the Mechanical cost database, including material prices, labour rates, and typical man-hours.
5. Assist in quantity take-off and preparation of measured quantities for Mechanical works in coordination with the Quantity Surveyor.
6. Identify discrepancies, missing information, and technical clarifications within the Mechanical Tender Documents and assist in preparing clarification requests.
7. Assist in preparing cost breakdowns for Mechanical materials, equipment, specialist systems, testing & commissioning, third-party inspections, engineering, and labour.
8. Assist in preparing Mechanical tender costing using the approved Estimation Department templates and procedures.
9. Ensure that applicable authority requirements, codes, standards, and project-specific regulations are considered when reviewing Mechanical tender documents and pricing.
10. Support the Estimation Engineer/Manager in reviewing Mechanical scope, quantities, quotations, and overall tender pricing.
11. Assist in preparing and finalizing the Mechanical BOQ, including applicable indirect costs and margins, as directed by the Estimation Manager.
12. Maintain proper records of quotations, tender documents, quantity take-offs, and pricing information for future reference.

II. Mandatory Certifications & Professional Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Hold professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Good understanding of applicable authority requirements, codes, standards, and regulations relevant to Mechanical works.

III. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Mechanical Estimation, preferably within an MEP contracting environment.
• Good understanding of HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, and other Mechanical systems.
• Possess a valid UAE driving license (preferred for site visits).