Advance Engineer - Sr. Civil Estimator

Aboitiz Construction, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Construction, Inc. in Taguig invites a skilled estimator to lead civil and structural bid work for diverse construction projects.

You will guide the tendering process, analyze documents, price labor, materials, and equipment, and deliver competitive bids aligned with project budgets. The role demands sharp analytical ability, meticulous attention to detail, and strong coordination with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to optimize bid outcomes and manage risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the estimating process, from planning to completion of the estimate.
• Solicits supplier bids and proposals for labor, material and equipment and evaluates proposals to ensure they meet project specifications and budget requirements.
• Distribution of load to estimator.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adheres to the approved budget.
• Estimating and determining cost used by the company to bid on prospective projects.
• Cost troubleshooting and cost analysis.

Skills

Tender Document Analysis

Bid Evaluation

Cost Estimation

Quantitative Analysis

Market Intelligence

Negotiation Skills

Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Contract Management

Ethical Conduct

Continuous Improvement

Estimating Software Proficiency

Understanding of Construction Methods

Value Engineering

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements

Subcontractor and Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Candy

Pronamics

Planswift

MS Excel

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

• At least 5 years of experience in civil and structural estimation in construction projects

• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Candy, Pronamics) and MS Excel

• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and local market rates

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and time management skills

• Good communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. TECHNICAL

• Oversees the estimating process, from planning to completion of the estimate.
• Solicits supplier bids and proposals for labor, material and equipment and evaluates proposals to
• ensure they meet project specifications and budget requirements.
• Distribution of load to estimator

B. ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adheres to the approved budget.

C. OTHERS

• Estimating and determining cost used by the company to bid on prospective projects.
• Cost troubleshooting and cost analysis

COMPETENCIES NEEDED:

• Tender Document Analysis: Ability to comprehensively analyze tender

  documents including specifications, drawings, schedules, and terms to

  understand project requirements.

• Bid Evaluation: Capability to evaluate bid opportunities, considering

  factors such as project scope, risks, and profitability.

• Cost Estimation: Ability to estimate project costs based on materials,

  labor, equipment, overhead, and contingencies.

• Quantitative Analysis: Ability to perform quantitative analysis of

  project requirements, including material take-offs and quantity

  surveys.

• Market Intelligence: Capability to gather and analyze market

  pricing trends, competitor analysis, and industry

  benchmarks to inform bidding strategies.

• Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating with subcontractors,

  suppliers and clients to achieve favorable terms and conditions.

• Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate

  project risks associated with tendering activities, including technical,

  financial, and contractual risks.

• Contract Management: Knowledge of contract terms and conditions,

  including requirements for bonds and insurances, variations, payment

  conditions and claims.

• Ethical Conduct: Demonstrating ethical conduct and integrity in all

  tendering activities, adhering to company policies and industry

  standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement,

  seeking opportunities to enhance tendering processes, efficiency, and

  effectiveness.

• Estimating Software Proficiency: Mastery of estimating software tools

  such as Candy, Pronamics, or Planswift to facilitate efficient and

  accurate estimation processes.

• Understanding of Construction Methods: Knowledge of construction

  methods, materials, and techniques to accurately assess project

  requirements and costs.

• Value Engineering: Ability to conduct value engineering exercises to

  optimize project costs while maintaining quality and meeting project

  objectives.

• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Proficiency in conducting cost-benefit analysis to

  evaluate the feasibility and viability of tender opportunities and

  potential risks.

• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements: Understanding of regulatory

  requirements, building codes, and industry standards relevant to

  tendering activities in specific geographic regions or sectors.

• Subcontractor and Supplier Management: Ability to evaluate

  subcontractor and supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, and

  manage relationships to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery

  of goods and services.