Senior Mechanical Estimation Manager – Oil & Gas Projects

Advanced Search; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search is seeking an Estimation Manager Mechanical (Oil & Gas) to lead end-to-end cost estimation for onshore projects, including pipelines, plant piping, mechanical equipment erection, and structural works. You will guide junior estimators and collaborate with engineering, planning, procurement, and construction teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires 10–15+ years in mechanical/pipeline estimation, with a managerial background in estimating divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15+ years in mechanical and pipeline cost estimation in oil & gas.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial Estimation Division role.
• Experience with greenfield, brownfield, and shutdown projects.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, API 1104 and client specs.
• Advanced MS Excel cost modeling.
• Desirable planning tools experience (Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of technical and commercial tenders for oil & gas projects, ensuring full compliance with client specifications and bid governance.
• Review tender documents, specs, drawings, and BOQs to identify scope, exclusions, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed MTOs and cost estimates for pipelines, piping, structures, tanks and mechanical equipment erection.
• Analyze direct/indirect costs, fixed/variable expenses, productivity norms and methodologies to derive unit rates and total costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering during estimation phase.
• Attend site surveys and pre-bid meetings to define scope and conditions.
• Lead and mentor junior estimators and defend estimates during reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimation

Bid governance

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

Advanced Search is seeking an Estimation Manager Mechanical (Oil & Gas) to lead end-to-end cost estimation for onshore projects, including pipelines, plant piping, mechanical equipment erection, and structural works. You will guide junior estimators and collaborate with engineering, planning, procurement, and construction teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires 10–15+ years in mechanical/pipeline estimation, with a managerial background in estimating divisions.