Estimation Manager

confidential; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a highly skilled Estimation Manager to spearhead their tendering efforts across various sectors, including oil & gas and infrastructure. This role demands expertise in cost estimation, strong analytical capabilities, and a robust network of vendors. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end bid preparation process, ensuring accurate pricing and innovative strategies. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that influences major projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cost estimation and tendering in energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of estimation software and procurement models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimation and bid preparation process for construction projects.
• Analyze costs and collaborate with teams for competitive pricing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management (PMP, CCP)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Candy

CCS

PlanSwift

CostOS

Oracle Primavera

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Estimation Manager to lead our tendering efforts for projects across the oil & gas, power, and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, have strong analytical skills, a network of vendors and subcontractors, and possess hands-on experience with modern estimation tools and platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the end-to-end estimation and bid preparation process for EPC, maintenance, and construction projects.
2. Review tender documents and RFQs to develop winning bid strategies.
3. Analyze costs, materials, labor, and subcontractor rates to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
4. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to gather technical and commercial inputs.
5. Negotiate and finalize vendor and subcontractor pricing to enhance bid competitiveness.
6. Conduct risk assessments and identify opportunities to optimize project costs and margins.
7. Maintain and update a database of costs, suppliers, and historical project data.
8. Present bid strategies and final submissions to senior leadership.
9. Monitor industry trends, client requirements, and market pricing benchmarks.

Key Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
2. 10+ years of experience in cost estimation, tendering, or proposal management in the energy, oil & gas, or power construction sectors.
3. Strong knowledge of current estimation and bidding software/platforms (e.g., Candy, CCS, PlanSwift, CostOS, Oracle Primavera).
4. Proven ability to create innovative and cost-effective bids.
5. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
6. Familiar with local and international tendering practices and procurement models (FIDIC, EPC, etc.).

Experience working on multi-disciplinary construction and maintenance projects is a must.

Skills:

1. PMP, CCP, or similar certifications are a plus.
2. Regional experience (Gulf/MENA) in large-scale infrastructure or oil & gas projects preferred.
3. Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines and multiple bids.