Senior Estimator, Renewable Energy & Bid Analytics

ECADIN; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECADIN is seeking an Estimator (Executive) to support tender cost estimates, perform market-rate intelligence, and build up cost breakdowns from first principles. You will perform material take-offs, validate data, and maintain a detailed cost database while collaborating with Engineering, Procurement and Logistics.

The role offers exposure to renewable energy projects and the chance to develop expertise in commercial analysis and bid optimization within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 2–4 years in construction/EPC estimating, quantity surveying or cost engineering; renewable energy experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical works; knowledge of Solar PV or BESS is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with estimation software CostX or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Market Intelligence & Subcontractor Rate Gathering across ASEAN/APAC markets to build current pricing picture.
• Validate rates by breaking them into material, labour, plant/equipment, consumables, wastage, transport, overhead & profit.
• Develop bottom-up, first-principles rate build-ups for bids.
• Create notional estimates when quantities are missing and document sources and assumptions.
• Maintain internal unit-rate library and cost database; support BOQ pricing and reconciliation.
• Contribute data for post-bid analyses and improve benchmark accuracy for future bids.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Vendor liaison

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

CostX

RIB Candy

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

ECADIN is seeking an Estimator (Executive) to support tender cost estimates, perform market-rate intelligence, and build up cost breakdowns from first principles. You will perform material take-offs, validate data, and maintain a detailed cost database while collaborating with Engineering, Procurement and Logistics.

The role offers exposure to renewable energy projects and the chance to develop expertise in commercial analysis and bid optimization within a dynamic team.