Estimator & Bid Coordinator

Coengineer; Philippines; Remote; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Job summary

Coengineer in the Philippines is seeking an Estimator & Bid Coordinator to join our dynamic team. You will prepare accurate project estimates and coordinate the end-to-end tender and proposal process for engineering, automation and control systems projects, working with Engineering, Sales, Delivery, Finance and suppliers.

The role requires experience in electrical, instrumentation, automation estimating, proficiency with P&IDs and electrical schematics, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in electrical, instrumentation, automation or control systems estimating, including at least 3 years in control systems or system integration estimating.
• Demonstrated ability to develop detailed project estimates from first principles across hardware, panel manufacturing, engineering, PLC/SCADA software, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation including P&IDs, electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules and control philosophies
• Demonstrated commercial estimating capability, including supplier/subcontractor quotation evaluation, labour and productivity calculations, contingency, risk allowances and pricing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Technical estimating and cost development for electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Tender review and bid/no-bid assessment.
• Quantity take-offs and I/O counting from technical drawings and documentation.
• Commercial pricing, margin analysis and risk assessment.
• Supplier and subcontractor quotation analysis.
• Preparation of pricing schedules and tender submissions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and numerical analysis.
• Tender and stakeholder coordination.
• Document management and version control.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisation and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and other workplace collaboration platforms.
• Knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end tender and proposal process, from opportunity assessment through to submission and project handover.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings, scope requirements and contract conditions to identify key deliverables, risks, assumptions and gaps.
• Support bid/no-bid assessments and coordinate the Go/No-Go approval process.
• Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Sales, Delivery and Finance and ensure submissions are complete, compliant and submitted on time.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates for electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs and I/O counts using P&IDs, electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules and other technical documentation.
• Estimate costs for control system hardware, panels, engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and project delivery.
• Evaluate supplier, subcontractor and vendor quotations and develop cost breakdowns covering labour, materials, productivity, contingency and risk allowances.
• Prepare and document estimate assumptions, exclusions and dependencies and perform quality checks on calculations and pricing.
• Prepare pricing schedules, cost breakdowns and commercial inputs for tender submissions.
• Identify and communicate commercial risks that may affect project cost, profitability or delivery.
• Support internal bid reviews by presenting key cost drivers, assumptions, risks, contingencies and margin considerations.
• Review relevant contractual and commercial conditions and provide recommendations to support pricing and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Compile and coordinate tender submissions, proposal documents and supporting documentation, ensuring effective document control and version management.
• Maintain tender registers, pricing information, estimating templates and historical cost data.
• Participate in post-tender reviews and use lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy, pricing and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to obtain accurate and timely estimating information.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Instrumentation estimating

Automation estimating

Control systems

Tender coordination

Cost breakdowns

Excel skills

Written and verbal English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Ignition

AVEVA

Citect

Jira/Confluence

Salesforce

CRM platforms

Microsoft Project

ProjectWorks

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to grow your career with the business

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator & Bid Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and commercially sound project estimates and coordinating the end-to-end tender and proposal process for engineering, automation and control systems projects. You will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Delivery, Finance and external suppliers to ensure estimates reflect the full project scope, delivery requirements, costs, risks and margin expectations, supporting informed bidding decisions and profitable business growth.

We are looking for a go-getter with passion and drive who will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the end-to-end tender and proposal process, from opportunity assessment through to submission and project handover.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings, scope requirements and contract conditions to identify key deliverables, risks, assumptions and gaps.
• Support bid/no-bid assessments and coordinate the Go/No-Go approval process.
• Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Sales, Delivery and Finance and ensure submissions are complete, compliant and submitted on time.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates for electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs and I/O counts using P&IDs, electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules and other technical documentation.
• Estimate costs for control system hardware, panels, engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and project delivery.
• Evaluate supplier, subcontractor and vendor quotations and develop cost breakdowns covering labour, materials, productivity, contingency and risk allowances.
• Prepare and document estimate assumptions, exclusions and dependencies and perform quality checks on calculations and pricing.
• Prepare pricing schedules, cost breakdowns and commercial inputs for tender submissions.
• Identify and communicate commercial risks that may affect project cost, profitability or delivery.
• Support internal bid reviews by presenting key cost drivers, assumptions, risks, contingencies and margin considerations.
• Review relevant contractual and commercial conditions and provide recommendations to support pricing and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Compile and coordinate tender submissions, proposal documents and supporting documentation, ensuring effective document control and version management.
• Maintain tender registers, pricing information, estimating templates and historical cost data.
• Participate in post-tender reviews and use lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy, pricing and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to obtain accurate and timely estimating information.

The successful applicant will have:

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant electrical trade qualifications with substantial industry experience may also be considered.
• At least 5 years' experience in electrical, instrumentation, automation or control systems estimating, including at least 3 years in control systems or system integration estimating.
• Demonstrated ability to develop detailed project estimates from first principles across hardware, panel manufacturing, engineering, PLC/SCADA software, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation including P&IDs, electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules and control philosophies
• Demonstrated commercial estimating capability, including supplier/subcontractor quotation evaluation, labour and productivity calculations, contingency, risk allowances and pricing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Technical estimating and cost development for electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Tender review and bid/no-bid assessment.
• Quantity take-offs and I/O counting from technical drawings and documentation.
• Commercial pricing, margin analysis and risk assessment.
• Supplier and subcontractor quotation analysis.
• Preparation of pricing schedules and tender submissions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and numerical analysis.
• Tender and stakeholder coordination.
• Document management and version control.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisation and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and other workplace collaboration platforms.
• Knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity practices.

Skills Preferred:

• Experience estimating tunnels, road or rail infrastructure projects, including tunnel ventilation, power, OMCS/TMCS or ITS.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Hands-on experience as a controls engineer, electrician or panel builder.
• Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Schneider Electric control platforms.
• Familiarity with SCADA packages such as Ignition, AVEVA or Citect.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian and international engineering standards.
• Experience using estimating software, CRM platforms and tender portals.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems, Jira/Confluence, Microsoft Project and ProjectWorks.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors, principal-side tenders, joint ventures and subcontract bids.
• Experience estimating digital engineering, asset management or digital twin scope.

This position is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person, who will receive excellent remuneration in line with skills and experience. Our people also enjoy the benefits of working at home when they are not required at client sites, company offices or engineering laboratories.

Coengineer is a specialist project management and engineering services company, focused on delivering game-changing industrial automation solutions to our clients. Our Company Values are 'Bring Your Heart', 'Own It', 'Serve' and ‘Stay Safe’ and we are looking for people who identify with and exemplify these attributes.