Estimation and Tendering Manager

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company

Qatar

On-site

QAR 167,400 - 279,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company in Qatar is seeking an Estimation and Tendering Manager to oversee the estimating processes and tender submissions. The role is crucial for providing financial support and ensures compliance with legal regulations.

Ideal candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, focusing on cost estimation and effective team leadership. The position offers the opportunity to build relationships with clients and stakeholders, contributing significantly to project successes.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years working experience, including 5 years in a supervisory position.
2 years of experience in GCC is a plus.
Knowledge of local material rates and labor gang productivities.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and submission of tenders.
Develop accurate cost estimates for projects.
Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
Evaluate technical specifications of tenders.
Maintain records of tender and estimation activities.

Skills

Cost estimating

MS Word

MS Excel

AutoCAD

ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Estimation and Tendering Manager manages the organizations estimating processes and activities to provide financial support for tenders, and projects reviews. Effectively manage the Sr. Estimation Engineer and Estimation Engineer to smooth the process of the Tendering and Budgeting activities. This position also establishes and maintains an estimating department evaluation procedures. The role is responsible to build effective working relationships internally and externally with relevant stakeholders to ensure that estimating function deliverables are delivered in the best interest of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and submission of tenders, ensuring all requirements are met and documents are completed accurately and on time.
Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for projects, including material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Identify potential risks in tender submissions and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
Conduct market research to understand current trends, pricing, and competitor activity to inform tender submissions.
Negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
Evaluate technical specifications and requirements of tenders to ensure alignment with the company’s capabilities and resources.
Work closely with the project management, engineering, and finance teams to gather necessary information and ensure accurate tender submissions.
Ensure all tender submissions comply with legal, regulatory, and client-specific requirements.
Maintain detailed records of all tender and estimation activities and provide regular reports to senior management.
Review and refine estimation and tendering processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness of future submissions.

Job Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge in resources planning, detailed estimate rate calculations, etc.
Experience in Cost estimating packages such as CCS (Candy) will be a distinct advantage.
Extensive Knowledge in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, QS related Software and Web search/Internet.
Experience on ERP system is preferred.
Knowledge of local material rate, labor gang productivities and subcontractors.
Detailed knowledge of construction contractual matters as well in quantity surveying methods, techniques and tools for contracting.
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus.

Competencies