Fabrication Estimation Engineer

QFAB – Qatar Fabrication Company; Ras Laffan Industrial City; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

QFAB – Qatar Fabrication Company in Ras Laffan, Qatar seeks an experienced Cost Estimator to prepare detailed bid estimates for multimillion dollar offshore oil and gas projects. You will collaborate with Operations, Procurement and Engineering to understand scope, schedules and constraints.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of offshore construction experience (jackets, topsides, bridges), strong drawing reading skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years offshore construction experience with jackets, topsides, bridges.
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Well versed in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for offshore oil and gas projects.
• Review tender packages to understand scope, specs and schedule.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate subcontractor quotes.
• Performs quantity take-offs and cost calculations for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate inputs from Operations, Engineering and Procurement.
• Maintain historical records and benchmarks for bidding.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid preparation

Offshore construction knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Engineering drawing reading

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical/Structural

Job description

Reports To: Operations Engineering Manager

Location: Ras Laffan / Qatar

**PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES**

Primary Functions

• This position will prepare cost estimates for bidding multimillion dollar worth Oil and Gas Projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Review customer/Bid tender package to fully understand SWO, specifications and schedule. Raises clarifications where necessary.
• Reviews and understands contract price form, clarifies unit rate and lump sum breakdown.
• Understands planned bid strategy, build sequences and methods to execute the scope of work from operations engineer. Issues technical execution plan.
• Request and Coordinates inputs from Operations / Production / Shop Engineers, Yard Superintendents, Planning, Welding Engineers, QA/QC, Construction Support Engineering, Procurement.
• Checks if any new equipment Is required to execute work. Obtains cost by liaising with Procurement.
• Prepares RFQ for scope that cannot be executed inhouse and issues to Procurement to obtain subcontractor quotes.
• Performs RFQ Bid Evaluations and selects subcontractor with competitive pricing.
• Performs quantity take-offs, determines workforce, rental equipment, and material cost.
• Prepares detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work based on standard rates, historical performance or first principle.
• Compiles the overall estimates.
• Conducts reviews with management to finalize estimates.
• Ensure Bid estimates are fully approved and signed off by all.
• Records all basis of Bid estimate in a formal document.
• Records all communication, assumptions done at Bid in a manner that same can be easily referred during later date (at execution).
• Maintains historical records of estimates.
• Compiles actual performance of repeated works performed in yard and works out benchmarks to be considered for bidding purpose.
• Compares actuals to estimates and understands reasons for variance. Recommends benchmarks revision where necessary.
• Takes lead on new initiatives, developments, and suggestions from management to improve.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Structural Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• 5+ Years in offshore construction involving structures like jackets, topsides, bridges. Understand components, construction methods and processes.

Skills:

• Ability to read Engineering Drawings.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Well versed in working with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, and computer applications.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and manage changes (internally or externally imposed).