Senior Lead Estimator

Power International Holding (PIH); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding (PIH) is seeking a Senior Lead Estimator to generate and manage construction cost estimates, budgets and related studies across pre-construction, tendering and construction phases. The role requires leadership in cost forecasting, supplier coordination, and comprehensive tender analysis.

The candidate will review drawings, supervise quantity take-offs, and ensure data accuracy while maintaining confidentiality. GCC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with cost estimating for large construction projects.
• Ability to analyze drawings and specifications for detailed estimates.
• Knowledge of market pricing, procurement, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient relationship with suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.
• Develop schematic cost models using historic benchmarking and industry data.
• Review tender docs for ambiguities, risks and key issues for the tender team.

Skills

Cost estimation

Leadership

Project management

Risk analysis

tendering

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

UPDA/MMUP Engineer Registration

Tools

CCS/Candy

MS Excel

AutoCAD

SAP/ERP

Job description

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The Senior Lead Estimator is responsible to generate and manage construction cost estimates, valuation of engineering work and budgets.. Provide estimates, budget control and studies for projects and potential projects during business development, pre-construction and construction phases of a project and across all scopes, systems, and assemblies.

Job Responsibilities 1

Ensure efficient relationship with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain competitive pricing information to use in estimating.

Lead the development of schematic cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience to develop detailed cost estimate forecasting .

Review tender documentation and identifies ambiguities, risks and key issues to be considered by the tender team.

Prepare sound, consistent data for profitable tendering (estimate of man hours, equipment, subcontractors and material costs).

Review tender documentation and identifies ambiguities, risks and key issues to be considered by the tender team.

Prepare cost reconciliation between two or more estimates, and can explain variance cost drivers.

Handle inquiries and provides information related to tendering and estimating.

Provide comparisons of Contractor’s pricing to benchmarked historical data and market pricing.

Maintain the highest level of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment.

Job Responsibilities 2

Analyze drawing, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.

Support and assist the Estimation Manager in the process of quantity take-offs, both manually and digitally, from tender documents and drawings.

Coordinate with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.

Conduct site inspection for tender understanding, analysis of conditions and assessment of risk and identification of activities that may or may not be shown in tender documents.

Review budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required.

Seek input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.

Liaise with the Engineering Team on the design element of design and construct tenders and providing temporary works support for tenders. Undertake comprehensive reviews of Contractor’s estimate submissions, change requests and bids including pricing clarifications, assumptions, terms and conditions.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Experience in Cost estimating packages such as CCS (Candy) will be a distinct advantage.

Extensive Knowledge in MS word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, QS related Software and Web search/Internet.

Knowledge of local material rate, labor gang productivities and Subcontractors.

Familiar with techniques, procedures, methods and the nature of applicable construction systems across all disciplines.

Estimating and Project Management Skills

Solid understanding of policies and comply with the principles of the Company€™s Code of Ethics.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Agility

Build High-Performing Teams

AI Fluency

Provide Direction

Resilience

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Cost Management L3

Risk analysis & control assessment techniques L3

Contract/Bid Documents L3

Document & Record Control L3

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering

Profesional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)