Estimation Engineer - Plumbing and Firefighting

Maseera; Kuwait City; Presencial; KWD 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maseera is seeking an Estimation Engineer for plumbing and firefighting systems in Kuwait. You will review tender documents, perform quantity take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates to support winning bids.

Responsibilities include compiling BOQs, evaluating supplier quotations and coordinating with engineering and procurement to ensure accurate estimations and timely submissions.

Formación

• Review tender documents, drawings and BOQs to understand project scope.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for plumbing and firefighting works.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and tendering teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising specs.
• Prepare BOQs, material take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers/subcontractors and evaluate them.

Responsabilidades

• Review tender documents, drawings and specs to define project scope.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for plumbing and firefighting works.
• Perform quantity take-offs and material take-offs from drawings.
• Compile and compare supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Analyse costs of material, labour, equipment and subcontracting.
• Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Identify alternative materials to reduce costs while meeting specs.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and tender teams.
• Prepare tender clarifications and commercial comparison sheets.
• Maintain supplier price databases and estimation records.

Conocimientos

Cost estimation

Tendering

Quantity take-offs

Vendor quotations

Cost optimization

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Estimation Engineer - Plumbing and Firefighting

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and scope of work to understand project requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for plumbing and firefighting works in MEP projects.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from plumbing and firefighting drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and review BOQs, material take-offs and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and evaluate them technically and commercially.
• Analyse material, labour, equipment, installation and subcontracting costs.
• Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose alternative materials or solutions without compromising project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project and tendering teams to ensure accurate estimation.
• Prepare tender clarifications, technical queries and commercial comparison sheets.
• Maintain updated supplier databases, material prices and estimation records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable project specifications, relevant standards and authority requirements.
• Support the tendering team in preparing final bid submissions within the stipulated deadlines.

Skills

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant technical knowledge of plumbing and firefighting systems.