E&I Estimation engineer

JobItUs; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Saudi Arabia is seeking an E&I Estimation Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of experience to prepare accurate techno-commercial estimates for EPC, Brownfield, Greenfield, maintenance, and shutdown projects.

The role requires reviewing tender documents, creating MTOs/BOQs, developing cost estimates, evaluating vendor quotations, and delivering compliant bid documents on time. Strong analytical, negotiation, and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing techno-commercial estimates for EPC, Brownfield, Greenfield, maintenance and shutdown projects.
• Ability to review ITB/RFQ/RFP, SOW, specs, drawings, BOQs and datasheets during bid preparation.
• Strong cost estimation skills covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, engineering and commissioning.
• Proven ability to develop technical and commercial bid documents and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive techno-commercial estimates for EPC, Brownfield, Greenfield, Maintenance and Shutdown projects.
• Review tender documents and prepare MTOs and BOQs from engineering drawings.
• Develop cost estimates including materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors and commissioning.
• Prepare technical proposals, compliance statements, and bid documents for submission.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, Vendors and Clients to resolve bid queries.
• Prepare TQs and review client responses for incorporation into estimates.
• Maintain estimating databases and vendor pricing information for future bids.

Skills

Tender docs review

MTO/BOQ prep

Cost estimation

Vendor evaluation

Technical proposals

Bid coordination

Codes & standards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:E& I Estimation engineer

Experience:Minimum 4 years

Location- Saudi Arabia

Job overview-

The Electrical, Instrumentation & Communication (E& 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 & 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 Systems
• Industrial 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 Standards
• IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, NFPA and applicable international codes Brownfield 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