Senior Construction Estimation Engineer - UAE

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC in the UAE seeks an experienced Estimation Engineer – Construction to prepare accurate cost estimates for complex projects and manage tender submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least 10 years of UAE construction estimation and tendering experience, with strong skills in BOQ pricing, quantity take-offs, rate analysis, and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of UAE construction estimation and tendering experience.
• Experience estimating buildings and construction projects.
• Knowledge of UAE market rates, tendering practices, and FIDIC is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs to understand project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and other project-related costs.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and verify quantities against drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and review tender BOQs, pricing schedules, and cost breakdowns.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Perform detailed rate analysis and cost comparisons for various construction activities.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential risks in tender documents and raise technical and commercial clarifications.
• Coordinate with the Procurement, Technical, and Project Departments to obtain accurate cost information.
• Prepare tender submissions, commercial proposals, and supporting estimation documents within required deadlines.
• Analyze project requirements and propose cost-effective solutions and value engineering alternatives.
• Maintain and update estimation databases, supplier rates, and historical cost records.
• Participate in tender review meetings and provide cost-related recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and tender requirements throughout the estimation process.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Quantity take-offs

BOQ pricing

Rate analysis

Cost control

Tender submissions

Value engineering

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC in the UAE seeks an experienced Estimation Engineer – Construction to prepare accurate cost estimates for complex projects and manage tender submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least 10 years of UAE construction estimation and tendering experience, with strong skills in BOQ pricing, quantity take-offs, rate analysis, and value engineering.