Tendering & Cost Estimation Engineer (Pre-Contract)

Wola-Recruitment-Pte.-Ltd.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Our client in Singapore's construction sector is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer (Tendering & Pricing) to join its Commercial Centre. You will lead pre-contract cost estimation, tender pricing, and cost planning for construction, infrastructure and EPC projects, ensuring competitive bids.

The role requires strong technical and commercial expertise, proficiency in Excel and cost estimation software, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, procurement and project teams to support

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Cost Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction cost estimation, tendering, pricing or cost engineering.
Strong pre-contract tender preparation, BOQ, quantity take-offs, unit-rate analysis and cost estimation.
Experience with international EPC tendering preferred.
Proficiency in Excel and cost estimation software (CostX, Glodon, Candy CCS).

Responsibilities

Lead tender cost estimation, pricing analysis and commercial proposal preparation for construction and EPC projects.
Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, unit rates, detailed cost breakdowns and tender pricing schedules.
Develop competitive tender pricing strategies through cost benchmarking, profitability assessments and commercial risk analysis.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and complete tender submissions.
Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, conduct bid comparisons and support commercial negotiations.
Prepare preliminary project budgets, cost estimates and cost-control plans to support project execution.
Monitor project cost variances, cash flow and profitability against approved budgets.
Support contract reviews, variation claims, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, payment assessments and final accounts.
Maintain and update cost databases, estimation templates, pricing schedules and commercial reporting tools.
Provide technical and commercial guidance to tendering and Quantity Surveying teams.
Liaise with internal stakeholders and regional project teams on tender pricing, cost planning and commercial matters.