Senior Bid Leader - Infrastructure & EPC Estimation

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Healthcare allowance

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the estimation and tendering function for infrastructure and EPC projects. You will act as second-in-command to the Head of Tendering & Procurement, coordinating across Civil, Mechanical and Electrical scopes to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely tenders.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, leadership, and deep knowledge of EPC tendering, with a track record of optimizing costs and driving profitable bids in the GCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering (mandatory).
• 12+ years estimation experience in infrastructure, EPC or major construction.
• 3+ years in a senior estimation, bid management, or team-lead role.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimation across Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines.
• Consolidate input from Senior Estimators into a competitive bid.
• Ensure pricing consistency, risk allowances and mark-ups.
• Allocate tender responsibilities and monitor progress.
• Lead tender review meetings and support approvals.
• Conduct post-tender reviews and identify root causes.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, and scope requirements.
• Validate take-offs, estimates and cost breakdowns.
• Develop bid strategies with senior management.
• Identify commercial risks, exclusions, and key assumptions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning and PM teams.
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors for major packages.
• Participate in client meetings and pre-bid conferences.
• Mentor Senior Estimators and estimation engineers.
• Drive process improvements and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Estimation leadership

Tendering

Pricing strategy

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

MS Excel

Estimation software

Tender systems

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Mech/Electrical Eng

Postgraduate in Construction/Commercial Mgmt

Tools

MS Excel

Estimation software

Tender management systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the estimation and tendering function for infrastructure and EPC projects. You will act as second-in-command to the Head of Tendering & Procurement, coordinating across Civil, Mechanical and Electrical scopes to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely tenders.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, leadership, and deep knowledge of EPC tendering, with a track record of optimizing costs and driving profitable bids in the GCC.