Head of Estimating – Large-Scale Projects

Exyte; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Senior Manager Project Estimating to lead the estimating function for complex, large-scale engineering and construction opportunities in Singapore. You will oversee the end-to-end estimating process, coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement and other stakeholders to ensure accurate, competitive estimates aligned with project requirements.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, establish cost benchmarks, advance first-principles estimating, and drive

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline/equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 years of estimating experience, including at least 5 years in an estimating management role.
• Proven experience managing estimates for fast-track design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage estimating activities from receipt of project requirements through final estimate submission.
• Develop estimate plans and schedules, defining deliverables, responsibilities and key milestones.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and scope requirements to establish the complete estimating scope.
• Coordinate and consolidate multidisciplinary estimates across Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical packages.
• Develop first-principles estimates and review supplier and subcontractor quotations against internal benchmarks.
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Management and Procurement to clarify scope, identify gaps and obtain required information.
• Develop appropriate allowances and evaluate estimating risks and opportunities.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to improve overall project competitiveness.
• Lead estimate reviews and present assumptions, risks and recommendations to management and clients.
• Manage estimate development and changes throughout the different stages of design.
• Develop and maintain regional cost rates, productivity benchmarks and historical estimating data.
• Ensure estimating activities follow established estimating standards, procedures and methodologies.
• Support the handover of completed estimates to Project Operations and Commercial teams following award.
• Lead, coach and develop estimators and junior team members while promoting consistent estimating practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Estimating management

First-principles estimating

Cost planning

Value engineering

Multidisciplinary estimating

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Advanced Excel

Tendering & bidding

Take-off software

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

Exyte is seeking a Senior Manager Project Estimating to lead the estimating function for complex, large-scale engineering and construction opportunities in Singapore. You will oversee the end-to-end estimating process, coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement and other stakeholders to ensure accurate, competitive estimates aligned with project requirements.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, establish cost benchmarks, advance first-principles estimating, and drive