Design & Estimation Engineer

Pre-Sales, proposal management & Revenue Generations.

• Responsible for preliminary meetings to evaluate customer requirements. Interdepartmental / joint meetings with the different depts. to evaluate the requirements.
• Conduct site surveys with contractors, technical teams etc. to analyse requirements.
• Identify potential sales opportunities in smart technology in the market such as (Low Current system, Full ELV, Audio Video Portfolio), work closely with the sales on achievement the assigned target for the department.
• Generate business contribution through smart technology offerings, packages for various verticals, positioning company with the strategic vender for each filed in smart technology.
• Ensure all proposals and costings in line with project specification and client need, or with an alternative out of box added value to client,
• Timely submission of expression of interest, reply to enquiries, follow-ups and ensure submission of proposals,
• Preparation of drawings, designs, estimations, follow ups to ensure the lead is converted to sales.
• Effective coordination with suppliers, subcontractors and internal technical team.
• Design system with drawings and documentation. Perform comparison studies based on supplier quotations. Negotiate with suppliers on technical aspects of the system.
• Carry out value engineering studies based on client budget constraints for any specific project.
• Design review workshops to be organized with respective stakeholders, support technically in view of design packages and drawings. Assist project management and contracting personnel with bid analysis and contract negotiations.
• Develop multi-discipline concepts, detailed and definitive cost estimates for Projects.
• Responsible to review estimates and ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with defined scope of work including system and infrastructural estimation.
• Interact with multiple departments to review, discuss project scope and estimate basis and consult on company estimating methods/ procedures.
• Study and interpret Engineering drawing and technical specifications to develop manufacturing process flows.
• Conduct / Attend Clarification meetings as required. Coordination with stakeholders to ensure smooth document compilation and timely submission of proposals tenders.
• Preparation of drawings, schematics etc.
• Customer meetings as part of pre-sales / bids and post-sales support.
• Regular follow ups for the proposals submitted till contract is awarded.
• Revise and conclude incoming Requests for Proposals (RFP’s).
• Preparation of Technical write up and presentation, work on project material submittal.

Development.

• Upgrade on changing developments in estimating advances by reviewing technical works, contact with contractors, visits to site locations and attending management and technical meetings.
• Training to be provided to peers and attend trainings provided by other team members (Mutual Training).
• Attend the trainings arranged by the organization. Work with vender on adding new technology based on the market need, achievement a certificate from the manufacturer related to solution offering, identifying more opportunity from client/ vender relationship

Communication/Coordination & Team Work.

• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with the customer. Communication with LINE Manager, Peers, or Subordinates. Providing information to supervisors and co-workers in the written form. Coordination of technical meetings and agenda.
• Ensure all project communications are managed and responded immediately., if not earlier / as agreed with the customer.
• Increase in number of physical meetings with clients in a year to understand client expectations for continuous improvements.
• Improve Engineering client customer Satisfaction & Happiness meter ratings.

Reporting & Documentation

• Provide daily/weekly reports on the tasks performed.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly & annually consolidated reports.
• Ensure RFP / enquiry wise updating and reporting on a weekly basis.
• Any other reports as required by the management and superiors.

Required Criteria:

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Should have some of these certification (RCDD, SIRA, DCDC, CTS- CTS-D)
• Knowledge of Autocad, Microsoft Visio and MS Project
• Good Knowledge of Security systems, structured cabling, AV, PA, Signages, networking
• UAE Driving License