Cost Estimator

Kanz; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanz is seeking an experienced Exhibition & Event Production estimator to analyze concepts, drawings, and specifications, preparing accurate BOQs and cost breakdowns. You will source and compare vendor quotes, calculate labor and overheads, and support tender submissions while coordinating with design, production, and procurement teams.

Applicants should have 4–8+ years in estimating for exhibitions or fit-out projects, with strong material/build method knowledge and proficiency in Excel/Sheets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–8+ years of experience in estimating for exhibitions, scenic fabrication, or fit-out projects.
• Strong technical understanding of materials and build methods.
• Proficiency in Excel/Sheets, AutoCAD/SketchUp, and ERP estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze concepts, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate BOQs and cost breakdowns.
• Source and compare vendor/subcontractor quotes for materials, AV, rigging, graphics, and more.
• Calculate labor, machine time, and overheads using standard benchmarks.
• Support tender submissions and coordinate with design, production, and procurement teams.
• Manage commercial handovers and price variations/change orders.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Tender submissions

Cost breakdowns

Vendor quotes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Excel/Sheets

ERP estimating tools

Job description

Exhibition & Event Production

Analyze concepts, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate BOQs and cost breakdowns.

Source and compare vendor/subcontractor quotes for materials, AV, rigging, graphics, and more.

Calculate labor, machine time, and overheads using standard benchmarks.

Support tender submissions and coordinate with design, production, and procurement teams.

Manage commercial handovers and price variations/change orders.

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

4–8+ years of experience in estimating for exhibitions, scenic fabrication, or fit-out projects.

Strong technical understanding of materials and build methods.

Proficiency in Excel/Sheets, AutoCAD/SketchUp, and ERP estimating tools.