Civil Estimation Department Manager

Client of Besst Group; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Besst Group is seeking a senior Civil Estimation Department Manager in Saudi Arabia to lead cost estimation, tender reviews, and bid submissions for civil infrastructure and industrial projects.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of local market rates, and experience with EPC or major main contractors. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement and operations to optimize bids and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 12–16 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering.
• 5+ years in a managerial or department leadership role.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia with local costs and market rates.
• Experience with EPC contractors or major main contractors.
• Proficiency in BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Civil Estimation & Tendering Department ensuring accurate competitive and timely submissions
• Review tender documents drawings specifications BOQs and contractual requirements
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates for civil infrastructure building and industrial projects
• Develop pricing strategies based on Saudi market rates labor materials equipment subcontractors and project risks
• Coordinate with engineering procurement planning commercial and operations teams during the tendering process
• Manage RFQs and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Conduct value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project specifications and quality standards
• Review tender risks assumptions exclusions and commercial considerations before final submission
• Lead tender clarification meetings negotiations and presentations when required
• Maintain and continuously update the company s cost database benchmarks and market intelligence
• Monitor departmental performance and mentor the estimation team
• Support senior management in bid no-bid decisions and overall tendering strategy

Skills

Leadership

Tendering

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Tender strategy

Risk assessment

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Tendering systems

Job description

The Civil Estimation Department Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the estimation and tendering function ensuring the preparation of accurate competitive and commercially viable cost estimates for civil infrastructure building and industrial projects He will oversee tender reviews quantity take-offs pricing strategies subcontractor and supplier quotations value engineering risk assessment and final bid submissions while ensuring alignment with project specifications and client requirements He will work closely with senior management engineering procurement commercial and operations teams to strengthen bidding strategies optimize project costs and improve the company s competitiveness within the Saudi construction market

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Civil Estimation amp Tendering Department ensuring accurate competitive and timely submissions
• Review tender documents drawings specifications BOQs and contractual requirements
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates for civil infrastructure building and industrial projects
• Develop pricing strategies based on Saudi market rates labor materials equipment subcontractors and project risks
• Coordinate with engineering procurement planning commercial and operations teams during the tendering process
• Manage RFQs and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Conduct value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project specifications and quality standards
• Review tender risks assumptions exclusions and commercial considerations before final submission
• Lead tender clarification meetings negotiations and presentations when required
• Maintain and continuously update the company s cost database benchmarks and market intelligence
• Monitor departmental performance and mentor the estimation team
• Support senior management in bid no-bid decisions and overall tendering strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.12 16 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or department leadership position.
• Strong previous experience working in Saudi Arabia, with excellent knowledge of local construction costs, suppliers, subcontractors, and market rates.
• Proven experience with EPC contractors and/or major main contracting companies.
• Strong estimating background across civil, infrastructure, building, and/or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale and complex tenders from initial review through final submission.
• Experience dealing with major Saudi clients such as NEOM, Diriyah, RCRC, Qiddiya, Royal Commission, MOT, or MOD is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost analysis, tender documentation, and contractual requirements.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, analytical, and decision‐making skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in relevant estimating and MS Office software; experience with ERP/tendering systems is an advantage.