Senior Civil Estimator: Tender & Cost Strategy Lead

Nass Corporation; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nass Corporation in Bahrain seeks a Senior Estimator (Civil) to prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for civil, infrastructure, marine, and building projects. You will analyze tender documents, perform first-principles estimating, supervise quantity take-offs, assess risks, and coordinate with planning, operations, and estimation teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 8–12 years of GCC/Middle East experience, with strong negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in civil, infrastructure, building, industrial, or marine estimating.
• Proven GCC or Middle East construction project experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in first-principles estimating and cost analysis.
• Experience in reviewing and verifying quantity take-offs.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, productivity rates, and resource planning.
• Ability to prepare detailed BOQs, rate build-ups, and cost breakdowns.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and numerical skills.
• Excellent understanding of risk analysis and contingency planning.
• Strong negotiation and supplier/subcontractor evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict tender deadlines.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities within estimation teams.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to understand project scope, technical requirements, commercial obligations, and associated risks.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial queries to consultants/clients for tender clarification.
• Supervise and verify quantity take-offs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and rate analyses using first-principles estimating methods.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for inclusion in tender pricing.
• Apply strong knowledge of manpower, equipment, and productivity norms in civil construction.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness and profitability.
• Evaluate alternative construction methodologies and assess cost implications.
• Develop cost-optimization strategies to enhance tender success rate.
• Conduct risk assessments and incorporate appropriate contingencies in estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams including planning, technical, operations, and estimation departments.

Skills

Estimating

First-principles

Take-offs

BOQs

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Cost control

Tender submissions

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Nass Corporation in Bahrain seeks a Senior Estimator (Civil) to prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for civil, infrastructure, marine, and building projects. You will analyze tender documents, perform first-principles estimating, supervise quantity take-offs, assess risks, and coordinate with planning, operations, and estimation teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 8–12 years of GCC/Middle East experience, with strong negotiation