Estimation Manager; Civil

The Estimation Manager is responsible for leading the estimation process for assigned tender projects, ensuring accurate costing, coordination with internal departments, subcontractor engagement, and overall team performance. This role is critical for project success from bidding through to execution.

• Pricing: Review and finalize project cost estimates prepared by Estimation Engineers and Senior Estimation Engineers. Ensure alignment with the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), project scope, RFP/client specifications, and company standards, covering all materials, equipment, and manpower requirements.
• Subcontractor Selection: Negotiate with subcontractors to obtain competitive offers and ensure alignment with project specifications and budget expectations.
• Tender Review & Reporting: Review detailed Tender Review Reports and Site Visit Reports prepared by the Sr. Estimator/ Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the overall tender strategy.
• Contract Review: Collaborate with the Contracts Department to review tender contract terms and conditions. Highlight major risks, liabilities, and commercial concerns that could impact the project cost or delivery.
• Internal Coordination: Participate in meetings with Technical, Planning, and Operations teams during the tender stage to optimize construction methodology and achieve cost efficiency.
• Indirect Costing: Finalize the estimation of all direct and indirect costs. Consolidate and organize tender documentation for management review and final approval.
• Tender Risk Register & Mitigation: Develop a tender risk register outlining potential risks, their cost impact, and mitigation plans. Present findings for management discussion and approval.
• Top Sheet & Tender Finalization: Prepare the top sheet and tender summary presentations. Review and analyze estimated values in coordination with the Estimation Manager for final submission.
• Client/Consultant Meetings: Attend and contribute to pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and consultants to clarify scope, respond to queries, and align expectations.
• Team Supervision & Guidance: Provide overall supervision of the estimation team’s performance and offer guidance and support where needed to ensure quality output.
• Execution Budget: Prepare execution budgets for awarded projects to facilitate seamless handover from estimation to operations.
• Team Development & Digitalization: Support team development initiatives, and lead efforts toward automation and digitalization within the estimation function.
• Value Engineering: Lead value engineering efforts to propose cost-effective alternatives without compromising design integrity or project requirements.
• Lessons Learned: Analyze project outcomes to extract key learnings and implement improvements in estimation practices.
• EOI Stage Input: Support the management team during the Expression of Interest (EOI) and pre-tender stages by assessing tender invitations, identifying key risk factors, and estimate the required resources (materials, equipment, manpower) to develop cost estimates for the bid decisions.
• Success Rate Monitoring: Track and evaluate tender success rates to identify trends, performance indicators, and areas for strategic improvement. Support negotiation and contract finalization based on estimates.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 15–20 years of relevant experience in estimation, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and market pricing
• Proficient in estimation software (CCS) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines