Lead Estimator: Construction & Tendering

PaxOcean Group; Batam; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean Group is seeking an Estimator to lead cost estimation, tender submissions, and commercial proposals for projects. You will consolidate inputs from engineering and procurement, analyze risks, and support strategic decision-making within the commercial team.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in construction/marine costing, robust numerical skills, and proficiency with estimation tools. This role requires independence and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity survey or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in estimation, tendering, or commercial management for construction, marine, or high-spec industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of construction/project costing, tender processes.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in estimation software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for tenders, change orders, and project variations.
• Consolidate and review inputs from engineering, procurement, and other departments to produce complete commercial submissions.
• Analyze project risks and provide recommendations to optimize cost and schedule.
• Support tender strategy development and assist in bid/no-bid decision‑making.
• Maintain and update estimation databases, templates, and historical cost records.
• Collaborate with project and commercial teams to ensure alignment of cost plans with project objectives.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Project costing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Quantity surveying

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

PaxOcean Group is seeking an Estimator to lead cost estimation, tender submissions, and commercial proposals for projects. You will consolidate inputs from engineering and procurement, analyze risks, and support strategic decision-making within the commercial team.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in construction/marine costing, robust numerical skills, and proficiency with estimation tools. This role requires independence and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight