E&I Estimation Engineer

Client of MM Management Consultant; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of MM Management Consultant is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & E&I Estimation Engineer in Saudi Arabia to prepare accurate techno-commercial estimates for EPC Brownfield, Greenfield, maintenance and shutdown projects. You will review tender documents, develop detailed MTOs/BOQs, and prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment and logistics.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, planning, QA/QC, vendors and

Qualifications

• Review ITB/RFQ/RFP and tender documents to identify requirements.
• Prepare detailed MTOs/BOQs from drawings and specifications.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and logistics.
• Prepare man-hour estimates based on scope and productivity norms.
• Review and evaluate quotations from vendors/subcontractors for technical and commercial compliance.
• Prepare technical proposals, compliance statements, execution methodology, assumptions, exclusions and bid documents.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, Vendors and Clients to resolve queries.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost records to support bids and handovers.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and identify technical and commercial requirements.
• Prepare MTOs/BOQs and verify quantities from drawings.
• Develop cost estimates across materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and logistics.
• Prepare man-hour estimates based on project scope and norms.
• Evaluate quotations for technical/commercial compliance and risk.
• Prepare technical proposals and bid documents with execution approach.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients to resolve bid queries.
• Support post-bid clarifications and handover to project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Vendor management

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job overview

The Electrical Instrumentation amp Communication E amp I Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive techno-commercial estimates for EPC Brownfield Greenfield Maintenance and Shutdown projects The role involves reviewing tender documents preparing material take-offs MTOs estimating project costs evaluating vendor quotations developing technical and commercial proposals and coordinating with internal departments and clients to ensure timely submission of compliant bids

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Review invitation to bid ITB request for quotation RFQ request for proposal RFP scope of work SOW specifications drawings BOQs datasheets and other tender documents Analyze project requirements identify technical risks assumptions exclusions and commercial deviations Prepare detailed material take-offs MTOs bill of quantities BOQs and quantity verification from engineering drawings and specifications Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering materials manpower equipment subcontractors engineering construction testing amp commissioning logistics and temporary facilities Prepare accurate man-hour estimates based on project scope and productivity norms Obtain review and evaluate quotations from approved vendors and subcontractors for technical and commercial compliance Prepare technical proposals compliance statements project execution methodology assumptions exclusions and commercial bid documents Coordinate with Engineering Procurement Construction Planning QA QC Vendors and Clients to resolve technical and commercial queries during bid preparation Prepare technical clarification requests TQs and review client responses for incorporation into estimates Ensure estimates comply with client specifications international standards and company procedures Maintain estimating databases productivity norms historical cost records and vendor pricing information Support post-bid clarifications negotiations value engineering initiatives and handover to project execution teams Electrical Power Distribution MCCs Switchgear amp Transformers UPS Battery Chargers amp DC Systems Lighting Small Power amp Earthing Systems Lightning Protection Systems Instrumentation amp Field Devices Control Valves amp Analyzers Fire amp Gas Detection Systems DCS SIS PLC RTU amp SCADA SystemsIndustrial Communication amp Telecom Systems Fiber Optic Networks FOC OTN DWDM Communication Systems CCTV Access Control amp PAGA Systems Structured Cabling amp Data Networks Cable Tray Conduit amp Cable Installation Systems Saudi Aramco Standards SABIC Standards SEC StandardsIEC IEEE ISA NEC NFPA and applicable international codesBrownfield and Greenfield EPC projects Material Take-Off MTO preparation BOQ development Cost estimation methodologies Productivity and man-hour estimation Vendor and subcontractor evaluation Microsoft Office Advanced Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercial and contractual awareness Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Effective planning and organizational skills Attention to detail and accuracy Teamwork and stakeholder coordination Negotiation and vendor management skills Self-motivated with a proactive approach Minimum 4 years of experienceReview invitation to bid (ITB), request for quotation (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), scope of work (SOW), specifications, drawings, BOQs, datasheets, and other tender documents.Analyze project requirements, identify technical risks, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial deviations.Prepare detailed material take-offs (MTOs), bill of quantities (BOQs), and quantity verification from engineering drawings and specifications.Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, engineering, construction, testing & commissioning, logistics, and temporary facilities.Prepare accurate man-hour estimates based on project scope and productivity norms.Obtain, review, and evaluate quotations from approved vendors and subcontractors for technical and commercial compliance.Prepare technical proposals, compliance statements, project execution methodology, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial bid documents.Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, Vendors, and Clients to resolve technical and commercial queries during bid preparation.Prepare technical clarification requests (TQs) and review client responses for incorporation into estimates.Ensure estimates comply with client specifications, international standards, and company procedures.Maintain estimating databases, productivity norms, historical cost records, and vendor pricing information.Support post-bid clarifications, negotiations, value engineering initiatives, and handover to project execution teams.Electrical Power Distribution MCCs, Switchgear & Transformers UPS, Battery Chargers & DC Systems.Lighting, Small Power & Earthing Systems Lightning Protection Systems Instrumentation & Field Devices.Control Valves & Analyzers Fire & Gas Detection Systems.DCS, SIS, PLC, RTU & SCADA SystemsIndustrial Communication & Telecom Systems Fiber Optic Networks (FOC).OTN / DWDM Communication Systems, CCTV, Access Control & PAGA Systems Structured Cabling & Data Networks.Cable Tray, Conduit & Cable Installation Systems.Saudi Aramco Standards/ SABIC Standards SEC StandardsIEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, NFPA and applicable international codesBrownfield and Greenfield EPC projects.Material Take-Off (MTO) preparation BOQ development.Cost estimation methodologies Productivity and man-hour estimation Vendor and subcontractor evaluation.Microsoft Office (Advanced)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercial and contractual awareness.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.Effective planning and organizational skills.Attention to detail and accuracy Teamwork and stakeholder coordination Negotiation and vendor management skills Self-motivated with a proactive approach.