Estimation and Proposal Engineer

Leopad Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a professional to handle Tender submissions and cost estimations for various projects. Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical. Familiarity with the oil and gas industry and specific knowledge in Scaffolding, Insulation, Blasting & Painting, and Fireproofing is essential. This role offers the opportunity to analyze and prepare competitive cost estimates while collaborating with contractors.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of working experience in the related field.
• Knowledge in oil and gas industries is an added advantage.
• Must have knowledge in Scaffolding, Insulation, Blasting & Painting and Fireproofing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate Tender submissions for projects.
• Generate competitive target costs for new Contracts.
• Maintain and update estimating statistics and methods.

Skills

Construction take-offs

Cost estimation

Collaboration with contractors

Project cost engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

• Responsible for the preparation and subsequent negotiation of Tender submissions for all projects undertaken by LEOPAD group.
• Preparing professional proposals to be submitted to clients in response to RFQ/ITB/Enquiry etc.
• Ability to perform construction take-offs, estimate man-hours for your discipline of expertise schedule work using Excel, solicit and evaluate Contractor quotes, and work closely with other seniors in their discipline field in compiling a complete project estimate.
• Responsible for generating competitive target costs for new Contracts. Prepare cost estimates for material, machines, fabrication, inspection, coating and related operation for new tendering Contracts.
• Preparation of the initial Contract Estimate as a basis for Cost Control. Ensuring that all classifications of estimates are developed where necessary, basic costs are defined and comply with specifications.
• Future forecasts and trends can be developed in support of the Project Cost Engineering function.
• Maintain and update estimating statistics, methods and data, providing a comprehensive and reliable source of information.
• Understanding of the engineering workflow for a project and manage priorities.

Requirement

• 1. At least 6 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• 2. Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical.
• 3. Knowledge in oil and gas industries is an added advantage.
• 4. Must have knowledge in Scaffolding, Insulation, Blasting & Painting and Fireproofing.