Estimation Engineer

Masah Construction Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Tendering Estimation Engineer to prepare bid pricing for various Buildings projects, including hospitals and residential buildings. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of tendering experience in Saudi Arabia, strong analytical skills in rate build-up, and proficiency in advanced Excel. This full-time position requires excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate with teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tendering / estimation experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience in pre-contract tendering for Buildings projects.
• Able to develop rate analyses using market quotations.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and confirm scope completeness.
• Prepare priced BOQ covering all relevant costs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and engineering teams for RFQs.

Skills

Tendering / estimation experience

Rate build-up / unit rate analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil / Architectural / Mechanical / Electrical)

Tools

ERP systems

Estimating tools

Job description

Tendering Estimation Engineer

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We are seeking a high-performing Tendering Estimation Engineer to develop and prepare pre-contract bid pricing for Buildings projects (Hospitals, Commercial, Residential, Towers) in Saudi Arabia.

This role focuses on tender pricing deliverables including priced BOQ, rate build‑ups, RFQs, bid comparisons, and tender price breakdowns.

Applicants must select one track: Track A – CSA (Civil/Architectural/Finishes/Fit‑out) or Track B – MEP (HVAC/Plumbing/Firefighting/Electrical/ELV).

Key Responsibilities

• Review ITT/tender documents, drawings, and specifications; confirm scope completeness and commercial assumptions.
• Prepare priced BOQ / tender price breakdown covering direct costs, indirect costs, and required clarifications/exclusions.
• Develop rate analyses / rate build‑ups using productivity norms, resources, and market quotations.
• Coordinate with Procurement to issue RFQs to suppliers/subcontractors; analyze received quotations and support bid comparisons/bid tabs.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams to resolve discrepancies and produce tender clarifications (RFIs where required).
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization without compromising compliance.
• Maintain updated databases for material prices, subcontractor rates, productivity benchmarks, and market intelligence.
• Support tender submission activities and assist in technical/commercial alignment as required.
• Build and maintain structured estimating models in Advanced Excel and update estimates in the ERP system for internal approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil / Architectural / Mechanical / Electrical or related).
• Minimum 5 years of tendering / estimation experience in Saudi Arabia (Buildings projects).
• Proven experience in pre-contract tendering / bid pricing for Buildings projects.
• Strong hands‑on capability in rate build‑up / unit rate analysis, advanced Excel pricing models and structured estimate build.
• Excellent understanding of drawings, specifications, and scope interfaces (especially for hospitals and high‑rise buildings).
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with ERP and estimating tools (as applicable).
• Strong communication, organization, and deadline management skills.

This is a Tendering / Pre-Contract Estimation role. Candidates whose experience is primarily post-contract (claims, IPC, final accounts, variations administration) will not be considered.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Construction