APAC Estimating Leader – Bids & Strategy

EnerMech; Kentucky; On-site; USD 125,330 - 181,032; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

EnerMech Henderson seeks an experienced Estimating Subject Matter Expert to lead end-to-end project estimates, provide commercial insight, and support strategic bid opportunities across complex projects and tenders.

As the estimating authority, you will drive BOE processes, ensure robust, defendable estimates, and mentor the estimating team to raise capability and governance across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in estimating, commercial analysis, quantity surveying, project controls, or cost engineering roles.
• Proven experience developing and reviewing estimates for complex projects, tenders, or programs.
• Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, cost modelling, benchmarking, and risk analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and present commercially sound recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and development of detailed project estimates to required levels of accuracy and detail.
• Analyze tender documentation, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Develop, document, and manage the Basis of Estimate (BOE) process.
• Facilitate and chair estimate review sessions and approval workshops.
• Present estimates and supporting documentation to internal approval committees.
• Develop estimating strategies and plans for major tender opportunities.
• Plan, schedule, and lead estimate reviews and bid presentations.
• Ensure compliance with internal estimating processes, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Promote the use of standard estimating systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Proactively manage bid timelines and maintain visibility of progress across stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of estimating databases, productivity benchmarks, escalation indices, and historical cost information.
• Mentor and develop estimating team capability through coaching, guidance, and technical support.

Skills

Estimating

Cost modelling

Risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Finance degree

Tools

Estimating software

Project control systems

Job description

EnerMech Henderson seeks an experienced Estimating Subject Matter Expert to lead end-to-end project estimates, provide commercial insight, and support strategic bid opportunities across complex projects and tenders.

As the estimating authority, you will drive BOE processes, ensure robust, defendable estimates, and mentor the estimating team to raise capability and governance across the business.