Fabrication Estimation Engineer (QFAB)

Nakilat; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabrication company in Qatar is seeking a Fabrication Estimation Engineer to prepare cost estimates for multimillion dollar oil and gas projects. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in offshore construction, along with expertise in reading engineering drawings and communicating effectively. Candidates should have a diploma or a bachelor's degree in engineering. This position offers an opportunity to coordinate with various teams to ensure successful bid submissions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in offshore construction involving structures like jackets, topsides, bridges.
• Understanding of components, construction methods, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for multimillion dollar Oil and Gas Projects.
• Review customer tender packages and clarify specifications.
• Coordinate input from various engineering and procurement teams.
• Conduct reviews with management to finalize estimates.
• Perform RFQ bid evaluations and select subcontractors with competitive pricing.
• Perform quantity take-offs and determine workforce, rental equipment and material costs.
• Prepare detailed estimates and compile overall bid estimates.
• Record all basis of Bid estimate and communications for execution.
• Lead on initiatives to improve bidding processes and benchmarks.

Skills

Ability to read Engineering Drawings

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Well versed in Microsoft Office

Ability to meet challenging deadlines

PowerPoint

PDF

Deadlines

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Fabrication Estimation Engineer (QFAB)

Reports To: Operations Engineering Manager

Company: Qatar Fabrication Company

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).