Senior Bid Manager – Infrastructure & EPC Estimation Lead

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the estimation function across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines for infrastructure and EPC projects. You will act as second-in-command to the Head of Tendering & Procurement and ensure tenders are accurate, competitive, and submitted on time.

The role requires 12+ years in estimation, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering is mandatory.
• 12+ years of estimation experience within Infrastructure, EPC, or major construction projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is mandatory/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimation Leadership & Bid Coordination: Lead estimation activities across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines; consolidate input into a unified bid; ensure pricing consistency; allocate tender responsibilities; lead internal tender reviews; conduct post-tender reviews.
• Technical & Commercial Review: Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and scope; validate take-offs and cost breakdowns; identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization; ensure alignment between technical scope and pricing.
• Bid Strategy & Risk Management: Develop bid strategies with senior management; identify commercial risks, exclusions, and key assumptions; develop pricing strategies balancing competitiveness and profitability; support contract negotiations.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Project Management; engage suppliers/subcontractors; participate in client meetings and tender clarifications; support post-tender clarifications.
• Team Leadership & Process Improvement: Supervise and mentor Senior Estimators; maintain cost databases and benchmarks; drive continuous improvement in estimation processes and submission quality; promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Multidisciplinary estimation

Bid coordination

Pricing strategy

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Construction or Commercial Management

Tools

MS Excel

Estimation software

Tender management systems

Job description

Confidential in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the estimation function across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines for infrastructure and EPC projects. You will act as second-in-command to the Head of Tendering & Procurement and ensure tenders are accurate, competitive, and submitted on time.

The role requires 12+ years in estimation, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and procurement teams.