Senior Construction Estimation & Tender Lead

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC is seeking an Estimation Engineer – Construction in the UAE to oversee cost estimation, tender preparation, and commercial support for bids. You will review drawings, quantify requirements, and build detailed BOQs to secure competitive tenders.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and at least 10 years of UAE experience in construction estimation and tendering. Strong knowledge of rate build-ups and FIDIC considerations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of UAE construction estimation and tendering experience.
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQ pricing and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with UAE market rates and tender practices.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is a plus.

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

Civil engineering

Tendering experience in UAE

Quantity take-offs

BOQ pricing

Cost analysis

Rate build-ups

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC is seeking an Estimation Engineer – Construction in the UAE to oversee cost estimation, tender preparation, and commercial support for bids. You will review drawings, quantify requirements, and build detailed BOQs to secure competitive tenders.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and at least 10 years of UAE experience in construction estimation and tendering. Strong knowledge of rate build-ups and FIDIC considerations is a plus.