Engineered-To-Order Estimator & Planner

Koch; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch in Saudi Arabia seeks a cost estimator and production planning professional to transform technical requirements into accurate cost estimates, executable production plans, and reliable delivery forecasts. You will help improve planning accuracy, resource utilization, and schedule performance while supporting safe manufacturing execution.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, and Commercial teams to drive operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Production Engineering or related field.
• Experience in fabrication, engineered equipment, oil and gas, or project-driven manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs, welding/inspection requirements, and routings.
• Knowledge of estimating methodologies, labour-hour forecasting, capacity planning, WBS, resource loading, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates, labour forecasts, and execution strategies that support commercially sound project decisions.
• Build and maintain production plans that align materials, resources, capacity, and project priorities to achieve reliable delivery performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve constraints, and support successful project execution.
• Drive visibility and accountability through schedule forecasting, progress tracking, and proactive recovery planning.
• Support operational excellence by analysing estimate and schedule performance, capturing lessons learned, and improving future accuracy.
• Promote responsible stewardship by integrating safety, quality, and risk management considerations into planning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Organisational skills

Project scheduling principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Production Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Koch in Saudi Arabia seeks a cost estimator and production planning professional to transform technical requirements into accurate cost estimates, executable production plans, and reliable delivery forecasts. You will help improve planning accuracy, resource utilization, and schedule performance while supporting safe manufacturing execution.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, and Commercial teams to drive operational