Senior Proposals Lead – Oil & Gas Estimator

Descon

Lusail

On-site

QAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Descon Engineering Qatar LLC is seeking a Lead Proposal Engineer / Lead Estimator to drive the entire bid and estimation cycle for major Oil & Gas maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, brownfield, and EPC projects in Lusail, Qatar.

The candidate will review tender documents, assemble technical and commercial proposals, and develop detailed cost estimates, coordinating with engineering, procurement, planning, HSE, QA/QC, and commercial teams to deliver competitive bids.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering is required.
4–8 years of experience in Proposal Engineering / Estimation in Oil & Gas.
Experience with maintenance contracts, shutdowns, turnarounds, brownfield projects, and plant services.
Strong knowledge of tendering, contracts, and bid preparation processes.
Proficiency in Excel and estimation tools; strong technical writing, analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Review tender documents and client requirements.
Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for Oil & Gas projects.
Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering manpower, equipment, subs, MTOs, materials, logistics, and overheads.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning, HSE, QA/QC, and commercial teams to shape bid strategy.
Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and client presentations as required.
Evaluate risks, prepare execution methodologies, schedules, and write-ups.
Obtain supplier quotations and perform commercial evaluations; review scope deviations and terms.
Maintain estimation databases and benchmarking data; ensure compliance with tender requirements.