Estimation Manager (Mega-Projects)

Client of Guildhall; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-level exposure

Senior Estimation mandate

Job summary

Guildhall is seeking an Estimation Manager to lead BOQ coding, CCS-based take-offs, and full tender preparation for high-value infrastructure and real estate projects across the GCC. You will own technical and commercial sign-off on tenders, reporting directly to the Executive Director and Projects Director, and drive margins with robust cost controls.

This senior role offers direct exposure to Board and tender-committee decision-making, and a mandate to grow the estimation function as the

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a US/UK accredited university.
• Experience at an international prime contractor on projects of $200m+ or more.
• GCC project experience across major infrastructure or high-rise developments.
• Hands-on BOQ coding in CCS, quantity take-off and RFQ package preparation.
• A track record leading tender teams and presenting to Board or tender committee level.
• Long-tenured career history with recognised construction firms.

Responsibilities

• Own BOQ coding quantity take-off and full tender preparation in CCS.
• Build bespoke RFQ packages, specifications, drawings, BOQ and contract terms.
• Coordinate with contracts teams to secure back-to-back fixed-price terms.
• Lead technical and commercial tables of comparison with subcontractors.
• Chair subcontractor meetings on scope, programme, method and contract compliance.
• Present weekly tender reports to the Board and final reviews to the tender committee.
• Develop and execute bid-winning strategy across live tenders.
• Hold cost-per-sqm and unit-rate KPIs to protect winning margins.
• Own the full top sheet: direct and indirect costs, risk, overhead, escalation, finance, tax.

Skills

BOQ coding

Quantity take-off

RFQ packages

Tender team leadership

Board presentations

Bid reporting

Education

B.Sc in Civil Engineering

Tools

CCS

Job description

About the Role

Guildhall is running a search for a main contractor delivering complex high-value infrastructure and real estate projects across the GCC building out its bid team to chase a heavy pipeline of mega-project tenders. As Estimation Manager you will own BOQ coding, RFQ packages and technical-commercial sign-off on tenders before submission, reporting directly to the Executive Director and Projects Director. Growing its estimation function to compete for a wide range of large infrastructure and real estate projects. This is a rare seat with direct Board and tender-committee exposure on some of the region's largest live bids.

The role

• Own BOQ coding quantity take-off and full tender preparation in CCS
• Build bespoke RFQ packages, specifications, drawings, BOQ and contract terms
• Coordinate with contracts teams to secure back-to-back fixed-price terms
• Lead technical and commercial tables of comparison with subcontractors
• Chair subcontractor meetings on scope, programme, method and contract compliance
• Present weekly tender reports to the Board and final reviews to the tender committee
• Develop and execute bid-winning strategy across live tenders
• Hold cost-per-sqm and unit-rate KPIs to protect winning margins
• Own the full top sheet: direct and indirect costs, risk, overhead, escalation, finance, tax

What’s on offer

• A senior seat reporting directly to Executive Director and Projects Director level
• Ownership of tenders across a broad range of major infrastructure and real estate sectors
• Direct exposure to Board and tender-committee decision-making
• A mandate to build and lead the estimation function through a growing pipeline

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a US or UK accredited university
• Experience at an international prime contractor on projects of $200m+ or more
• GCC project experience across major infrastructure or high-rise developments
• Hands-on BOQ coding in CCS, quantity take-off and RFQ package preparation
• A track record leading tender teams and presenting to Board or tender committee level
• Long-tenured career history with recognised construction firms