Cost Estimation Engineer

Aloula Aviation | الأولى للطيران; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloula Aviation | الأولى للطيران is seeking a Cost Estimation Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering cost estimation and project controls, preferably in airport or infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing budgets, detailed cost analyses, and ensuring alignment with design and procurement activities.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and professional certifications (AACE CCP or PMP) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering cost estimation, project controls, quantity surveying, or construction cost management, preferably in airport or infrastructure projects.
• AACE CCP, PMP, or equivalent cost engineering and project management certifications are preferred.
• Experience with estimating software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare realistic project budgets for construction and operation costs in early design stages.
• Provide detailed cost estimates and justified cost analyses for all items along with each design phase.
• Evaluate design criteria and materials selections against the budget, providing necessary recommendations.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements, manage cost control and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare a comprehensive database for the cost plan, estimation benchmarks, vendors log, and basis of pricing.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant construction, safety, security, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the operations to ensure safety, security and legislative compliance.
• Develop accurate budgeting and financial planning during project initiation and execution phases.
• Perform detailed cost analyses and document resource allocation, to manage expenses efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of critical projects while meeting operational and financial goals.
• Communicate timely with reporting manager or Airport Maintenance Manager on matters affecting airport maintenance activities and requiring attention or intervention.
• Performs other operational or management duties as directed by the reporting manager or higher management.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project controls

Quantity surveying

Construction cost management

Budgeting

Tools

SAP

Estimating software

ERP systems

Job description

• Cost Estimation Engineer is responsible to prepare realistic and reliable project budget for construction and operation costs in the early design stages and feasibility studies.
• Provide detailed cost estimating and justified cost analysis for all items along with each design phase.
• Evaluate design criteria and materials selections against the budget, providing necessary recommendations. Conduct technical and financial evaluations of bidders during the tendering phase.
• Responsible to collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements, manage cost control and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare a comprehensive database for the cost plan, estimation benchmarks, vendors log, and basis of pricing.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant construction, safety, security, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the operations to ensure safety, security, legislative compliance and delivery of high-quality service with a responsible environmental attitude.
• Develop accurate budgeting and financial planning during project initiation and execution phases.
• Perform detailed cost analyses and document resource allocation, to manage expenses efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of critical projects while meeting operational and financial goals.
• Communicate timely with reporting manager or Airport Maintenance Manager on matters affecting airport maintenance activities and requiring attention or intervention.
• Performs other operational or management duties as directed by the reporting manager or higher management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering cost estimation, project controls, quantity surveying, or construction cost management, preferably in airport or infrastructure projects

License and Certificates:

AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), PMP, or equivalent cost engineering and project management certifications are preferred. Experience with estimating software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage