Estimation Manager

Confidential Jobs; Dammam; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Estimation Department Manager to lead the head office estimation and tendering activities for major civil, infrastructure, and industrial projects.

The role requires 12–16 years of estimating experience, at least 5 years in a managerial capacity, and fluency in Arabic and English to interact with clients and suppliers. You will oversee costings, bid reviews, risk assessments, and develop the estimation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12–16 years of progressive construction estimating and tendering experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia with knowledge of local markets.
• Experience with EPC and main contracting companies.
• Experience with major civil, infrastructure, industrial projects.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid/no-bid assessments and present recommendations to management.
• Review tender documents and allocate approved tenders to the estimation team.
• Oversee quantity take-offs, cost estimates, RFQs, and supplier and subcontractor quotation evaluations.
• Review commercial and technical proposals to ensure accurate, competitive submissions.
• Assess tender risks, overhead costs, profit margins, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, tender clarifications, and negotiations.
• Lead post-bid reviews and maintain estimating procedures, cost information, and lessons learned.
• Manage, develop, and evaluate the Estimation Department team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Decision making

Project management

Communication

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose:

A Saudi contracting company is seeking an experienced Estimation Department Manager to lead its Head Office estimation and tendering activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead bid/no-bid assessments and present recommendations to management.
• Review tender documents and allocate approved tenders to the estimation team.
• Oversee quantity take-offs, cost estimates, RFQs, and supplier and subcontractor quotation evaluations.
• Review commercial and technical proposals to ensure accurate, competitive, and compliant submissions.
• Assess tender risks, overhead costs, profit margins, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, tender clarifications, and negotiations.
• Lead post-bid reviews and maintain estimating procedures, cost information, and lessons learned.
• Manage, develop, and evaluate the Estimation Department team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12-16 years of progressive construction estimating and tendering experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Previous working experience in Saudi Arabia, with sound knowledge of the local labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor markets.
• Extensive construction experience with EPC and main contracting companies.
• Experience estimating major civil, infrastructure, building, and/or industrial projects.
• Experience dealing with major clients such as NEOM, Diriyah, RCRC, Qiddiyah, Royal Commission, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Defense is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, commercial, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. The company’s identity will be disclosed only to shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.