Civil Estimation Manager- Pre-Contracts

Our Client is a recognized player in the Construction industry and a part of a large holding group, responsible for several prestigious projects within the UAE and Middle East region. The role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Job Scope for the role :

The Civil Estimation Manager (Pre-Contracts) is responsible for managing all pre-award activities related to tendering and cost estimation for residential construction projects, including villas, townhouses, mixed-use buildings and industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Contracts & Tender Management

• Lead the full pre-contract workflow from tender receipt to final submission.
• Review tender invitations, contract clauses, drawings, specifications, and addendums.
• Identify commercial, technical, and contractual risks early and prepare risk registers.
• Coordinate tender clarifications with clients/consultants.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and tender briefings.

2. Technical Review & Quantity Verification (Pre-Contract Stage)

• Oversee detailed review of drawings and BOQs to ensure alignment with scope.
• Validate quantity take-offs prepared by civil and architectural estimators.
• Highlight discrepancies, exclusions, and assumptions for Pre-Contracts management.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements and applicable construction standards .

3. Cost Estimation

• Prepare detailed pre-contract cost estimates:

– Civil & structural works

– Architectural & finishes

– Preliminaries, site overheads, indirect costs

• Conduct value-engineering and alternative proposals to enhance competitiveness.

4. Vendor/Subcontractor Pre-Contract Coordination

• Float RFQs to approved subcontractors and suppliers at the pre-tender stage.
• Negotiate pre-contract rates in coordination with Procurement & Management.

5. Bid Documentation & Final Submission

• Prepare full pre-contracts tender packages
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all pre-contract submissions.
• Coordinate with senior management for pricing reviews and final approval.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15 years of estimation/pre-contracts, tendering & cost planning experience, predominantly with a main contractor.
• Strong background in residential projects - villas, townhouses, mixed-use buildings and industrial projects.
• Deep knowledge of UAE construction practices, market and subcontractor landscape.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, and estimation tools such as Candy/CCS.

Thanks for your interest and application for the role. Regrettably only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.