Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for collecting and analyzing data to estimate costs for project delivery.
Works towards cost target objectives in collaboration with others.
Accountable for multiple components within the design and manufacturing process.
Responsible for Tender review, Cost Estimation, Bid Compilation & Risk Assessment, Bid Finalisation, Handover to Projects & preparation of Data bank.

What You Will Do:

Tender Review

Review of Tender documents on receipt to ensure completeness.
Organize and participate in bid initiation and review meetings.
Raise clarifications timely for better bid submission clarity.
Coordinate and follow-up to ensure post-bid clarifications are addressed.
In-house coordination for preparation of bid including follow-up, and collection of input from various sub-contractors or third parties.

Cost Estimation

Clear understanding of work scope and best estimation for project execution.
Ensure commercial submissions to tenders comply with all necessary details.
Verify detailed MTOs (quantity take-off) from tender documentation.
Build estimate methodically and in detail according to good estimating practice.
Ensure completeness of Subcontract Enquiry Packages and availability of Subcontract offers on time.

Bid Compilation & Risk Assessment

Ensure Subcontractor responses are complete and accurately tabulated on Bid Evaluation spreadsheet.
Prepare accurate Indirect Cost Estimates.
Work with Procurement Group for timely Vendor RFQ Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluation.
Prepare or review construction schedules, providing man-hours and equipment requirements.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and ranking risks, and developing strategies to manage and mitigate risks.

Bid Finalisation & Submission

Present Cost Estimate in detail to Estimation Manager for review prior to tender management review.
Assist with preparation of a list of clarifications and qualifications to the proposal.
Ensure Clients pricing and technical tender schedules are complete and accurate.
Conduct peer reviews of estimates compiled by others for completeness and pricing accuracy.

Handover to Projects & Preparation of Data Bank

Desired Candidate Profile

Advanced Excel skills and strong IT systems knowledge.
Strong analytical skills and ability to research and manipulate numerical information.
Good communication skills with capability to form and maintain internal and external relationships.
Project management skills with attention to detail and ability to deliver against deadlines.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

Relevant business, commercial or engineering degree preferred, MBA is an advantage.
5 to 6 years of experience in Estimation & Project Management.
Experience in using spreadsheets, estimating pricing models and cost management tools.
Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing/automotive processes and ability to analyze associated costs.

Estimation Engineer - MEP | AlFuttaim Engineering | Emirati Talent Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)