Senior Estimating Engineer - Infrastructure

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation seeks a Senior Estimating Engineer - Infrastructure in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to develop accurate, market-aligned cost estimates for complex projects from early design through final construction documents.

You will use CostX, Candy and BIM tools to drive rigorous takeoffs, price discipline and value engineering across large development programs. Strong knowledge of GCC markets and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and construction projects at various design stages.
• Develop defensible pricing models from drawings, specs, scope documents, market data and benchmarks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from 2D drawings and BIM models, including 5D estimation.
• Use CostX, Candy, Bluebeam or similar tools to improve estimate accuracy and documentation.
• Review drawings, documents and scope to identify cost drivers and gaps.
• Maintain knowledge of Saudi Arabia and GCC labor rates and material costs.
• Support design teams with value engineering and cost comparisons.
• Review bids, proposals, variations and tender submissions against baselines.
• Conduct variance analysis to spot pricing inconsistencies and risks.
• Assist project controls with cost risk and contingency planning.
• Capture cost data for benchmarking and future estimates.
• Coordinate with procurement and client teams to reflect realistic delivery conditions.
• Prepare reports, basis of estimate documents and pricing explanations for management.

Skills

Cost estimating

Infrastructure projects

5D BIM estimating

Quantity takeoff

Pricing models

Market cost analysis

Tender evaluation

Bid analysis

Cost risk analysis

Commercial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Tools

CostX

Candy

Bluebeam

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

POMI

CESMM4

RICS NRM

Job description

Senior Estimating Engineer - Infrastructure

Role: Senior Estimating Engineer - Infrastructure

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Cost Estimating

Experience: Minimum 7 years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Tabuk
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Cost Estimating
• Salary: 25000-38000
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Senior Estimating Engineer - Infrastructure will help protect project budgets by developing accurate, traceable, and market-aligned cost estimates for complex construction and infrastructure packages. This position plays an important role in early financial planning, design cost validation, tender comparison, commercial decision‑making, and project controls support. By combining technical measurement skills, GCC market knowledge, digital quantity extraction, and cost risk awareness, the role contributes directly to economically sound project delivery in Tabuk.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and construction projects at conceptual, schematic design, design development, and final construction document stages.
• Develop defensible pricing models using engineering drawings, specifications, project scope documents, market data, productivity assumptions, and historical benchmarks.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from 2D drawings and 3D BIM models, including 5D BIM‑based measurement where required.
• Use estimating and takeoff platforms such as CostX, Candy, Bluebeam, or similar tools to improve estimate accuracy and documentation quality.
• Review project drawings, technical documents, bills of quantities, scope narratives, and construction assumptions to identify cost drivers and gaps.
• Maintain current knowledge of Saudi Arabia and GCC labor rates, material costs, equipment pricing, supplier availability, and supply chain constraints.
• Support design teams and project managers with value engineering studies, cost comparisons, and practical design alternatives.
• Review contractor bids, commercial proposals, variations, and tender submissions against independent baseline estimates.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify pricing inconsistencies, scope exclusions, abnormal rates, and commercial risk areas.
• Assist project controls teams with cost risk analysis, contingency planning, escalation review, and budget forecasting inputs.
• Capture final cost data and project cost metrics to strengthen internal benchmarking and improve future estimate reliability.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, design, commercial, contracts, and client teams to ensure estimates reflect realistic project delivery conditions.
• Prepare clear estimate reports, assumptions registers, basis of estimate documents, cost summaries, and pricing explanations for management review.
• Support contract award recommendations by providing structured commercial analysis and evidence‑based cost advice.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in construction cost estimation, preferably across infrastructure, utilities, heavy civil, or large development projects.
• Proven exposure to major projects with high‑value construction packages and complex engineering scopes.
• Strong ability to prepare estimates across different design maturity levels, from early conceptual budgets to detailed pre‑tender estimates.
• Practical experience with quantity takeoff, rate build‑ups, pricing databases, cost planning, and tender evaluation.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabia or Middle East construction markets, supply chain conditions, contractor pricing behavior, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in estimating and takeoff software such as CostX, Candy, Bluebeam, or equivalent platforms.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, BIM model review, and digital quantity extraction workflows.
• Strong understanding of standard methods of measurement such as POMI, CESMM4, or RICS NRM.
• Excellent analytical thinking, numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and commercial judgment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and reporting skills for coordination with design, procurement, project controls, and client management teams.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy, traceability, and professional estimating standards.

Skills Set

• Construction cost estimating
• Infrastructure cost planning
• Quantity takeoff
• 5D BIM estimating
• CostX
• Candy
• Bluebeam
• Autodesk Revit
• Navisworks
• Bill of quantities review
• Rate analysis
• Pricing models
• Market cost analysis
• Saudi Arabia construction pricing
• GCC supply chain analysis
• Value engineering
• Tender evaluation
• Bid analysis
• Contractor proposal review
• Variation analysis
• Cost risk analysis
• Contingency assessment
• Historical cost benchmarking
• POMI
• CESMM4
• RICS NRM
• Project controls support
• Commercial reporting
• Cost documentation

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work with Parsons Corporation on major infrastructure and master-planned development projects in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. It is a strong fit for an estimating professional who wants exposure to large‑scale construction programs, advanced digital estimating workflows, high‑value tender analysis, and long‑term career development within a globally recognized engineering and project delivery environment.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, construction management, project controls, infrastructure delivery, and technical advisory services for complex developments across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The company supports major urban, transportation, utilities, and infrastructure programs by combining strong commercial discipline, digital delivery tools, engineering expertise, and structured project governance to help clients deliver reliable and future‑ready assets.