Job Summary
To provide post-award estimation and commercial support across ongoing projects, ensuring that variations, additional works and contractual changes are properly identified, evaluated, costed, documented and submitted in a timely manner.
The role involves close coordination with the Projects, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance Departments to protect the Company's commercial interests and support effective project cost management.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Estimation & Variation Management
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for project variations, change orders, additional works and scope modifications.
- Review contractual scope, technical specifications, drawings, BOQs and other project documentation to establish the basis of estimation.
- Perform quantity take-offs and evaluate material, labour, subcontracting, equipment and other project-related costs.
- Develop detailed cost breakdowns, unit rates and supporting calculations for commercial submissions.
- Identify deviations between the original contractual scope and revised project requirements.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Projects and Supply Chain to obtain the necessary technical inputs, quotations and cost information.
- Prepare revised estimates based on actual project conditions, approved drawings and as-built quantities.
- Maintain proper records of estimation assumptions, exclusions and supporting documentation.
- Contractual & Commercial Support
- Assist the Commercial Manager in reviewing contractual provisions relevant to variations, additional costs, claims and payment entitlements.
- Prepare and maintain variation registers, commercial trackers and change order documentation.
- Support the preparation of contractual notices, commercial letters, claims and supporting justifications.
- Evaluate the commercial impact of project changes, delays, disruptions and additional client requirements.
- Assist in reviewing and substantiating subcontractor variation claims.
- Follow up on outstanding commercial submissions and support negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
- Monitor the status of submitted variations through approval and commercial closure.
- Cost Control & Project Support
- Coordinate with the Projects Department to identify potential cost exposure and additional scope at an early stage.
- Review actual and forecast project costs against the approved budget.
- Assist in preparing cost-to-complete assessments and project commercial reports.
- Support the preparation of project extension-of-time and prolongation cost assessments, where applicable.
- Participate in internal project reviews and commercial coordination meetings.
- Provide estimation and cost-related inputs for project close-out and final account reconciliation.
- Documentation & Coordination
- Maintain organized records of all estimates, supporting quotations, cost calculations and commercial correspondence.
- Ensure estimates and submissions are accurate, traceable and consistent with contractual requirements.
- Coordinate with internal departments to obtain timely information for commercial evaluation.
- Prepare periodic reports covering outstanding variations, submitted values, approved amounts and pending commercial matters.
- Support the Commercial Manager with other estimation and contractual activities as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in project estimation, variation management or post-award commercial engineering.
- Experience in modular buildings, E-Houses, substations, industrial construction, EPC or Oil & Gas projects is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience preparing detailed variation estimates, cost breakdowns and commercial submissions.
- Working knowledge of contractual change management, claims and project cost control.
- Familiarity with E&I and MEP systems, material costing and installation activities is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant estimation tools.
- Good technical report writing and commercial correspondence skills.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and numerical capabilities.
- Ability to interpret technical and contractual documents.
- Sound commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple project requirements.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Organized approach to documentation and recordkeeping.
- Proactive identification of variations and commercial risks.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet submission deadlines.