Lead Estimating Manager – Mega Infrastructure & MEP Costs

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Estimating Manager – Capital Costs in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia for leading conceptual to detailed cost estimates across major infrastructure packages. The role requires 10+ years in cost estimation with heavy civil, MEP, and mega-project exposure, and proficiency in Candy CCS, Cleopatra, CostX, Timberline, and Excel.

The position involves developing Basis of Estimate documentation, benchmarking, risk analysis, tender review, and executive cost reporting, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cost estimation and commercial management.
• Strong background in heavy civil engineering, infrastructure, buildings, or mega-construction programs.
• Experience managing estimates for large-scale and high-value capital projects.
• Ability to prepare conceptual estimates from limited design information and detailed estimates from developed documentation.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, MEP, utilities, construction methods, and procurement strategies.
• Practical knowledge of cost benchmarking, market testing, escalation, productivity, logistics, and contractor pricing.
• Experience conducting quantitative risk analysis and probabilistic estimating.
• Advanced proficiency with Candy CCS, Cleopatra Enterprise, CostX, Timberline, or comparable estimating software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for cost modeling, sensitivity analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Strong ability to prepare clear Basis of Estimate documentation and executive cost presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of capital cost estimates from conceptual to detailed stages.
• Develop estimates for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and infrastructure packages.
• Establish estimating methodologies, templates, and approval controls.
• Prepare estimates for programs exceeding 1 billion SAR.
• Review drawings, specs, scope documents, and schedules for accuracy.
• Identify scope gaps, design uncertainties, and cost risks.
• Create Basis of Estimate documentation with assumptions and sources.
• Build regional cost databases for labor, materials, and logistics.
• Monitor supply chain, pricing, inflation, and market capacity.
• Benchmark against comparable projects and conduct risk analyses.
• Participate in tender evaluations and negotiations.
• Recommend contingencies based on design maturity and market conditions.
• Coordinate with project controls to align budgets and forecasts.
• Present estimates and risk allowances to leadership.
• Mentor estimators and drive QA for estimating tools and workflows.

Skills

Capital cost estimating

Cost modeling

Tender evaluation

Cost-risk analysis

MonteCarlo simulation

Cost forecasting

Executive cost reporting

Cost databases

Labor rate analysis

Material price analysis

Infrastructure estimating

MEP estimating

Civil works estimating

Quantity surveying

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Candy CCS

Cleopatra Enterprise

CostX

Timberline

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Estimating Manager – Capital Costs in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia for leading conceptual to detailed cost estimates across major infrastructure packages. The role requires 10+ years in cost estimation with heavy civil, MEP, and mega-project exposure, and proficiency in Candy CCS, Cleopatra, CostX, Timberline, and Excel.

The position involves developing Basis of Estimate documentation, benchmarking, risk analysis, tender review, and executive cost reporting, with a focus on