Estimation Engineer

Job Summary

The Estimation Engineer (Steel Fabrication) is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, material take-offs, and pricing for structural steel fabrication and erection projects, ensuring competitive and profitable bids while complying with project specifications and standards.

Detailed Job Responsibilities Tendering & Cost Estimation

• Study tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and specifications related to structural steel projects
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for fabrication, surface treatment, and erection works
• Develop rate analysis for steel fabrication, welding, blasting, painting, and installation activities
• Prepare budget estimates and tender summaries for management approval

Quantity Take-Off & BOQ Preparation

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from IFC / tender drawings and Tekla models
• Prepare BOQs, material summaries, and weight calculations
• Coordinate with Tekla / drafting team for quantities and drawing clarifications

Material Costing & Vendor Coordination

• Identify material specifications and grades (plates, pipes, beams, bolts, paints, consumables)
• Request and analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Evaluate vendors based on price, delivery, and compliance
• Maintain updated material cost databases and vendor records

Fabrication & Erection Costing

• Estimate manpower, machinery, consumables, and production hours
• Calculate fabrication productivity norms and erection cost parameters
• Coordinate with production and project teams for realistic costing assumptions
• Account for logistics, transportation, cranes, and lifting equipment
• Risk & Commercial Analysis
• Identify project risks and include contingencies and allowances

Tender Submission & Support

• Prepare final tender documents, pricing sheets, and submission formats
• Support technical and commercial negotiations
• Assist management during post-tender clarifications and revisions

Post-Award & Cost Control Support

• Support project teams with budget handover and cost breakdowns
• Assist in variation pricing and change order evaluations
• Monitor project cost data for future estimation reference

Technical Knowledge & Standards

• Structural steel fabrication processes
• Welding processes and productivity
• Surface preparation & painting systems
• Familiar with ISO, ASTM, AWS, BS, and project specifications
• Understanding of WPS, PQR, and fabrication drawings
• Prepare commercial clarifications and exclusions
• Analyze tender risks related to design complexity, schedule, and execution

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering
• 4–8 years experience in steel fabrication & structural steel estimation
• Strong expertise in quantity take-off and cost estimation
• Experience with Tekla, AutoCAD, Excel
• Good knowledge of UAE / GCC market rates
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• UAE / GCC experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time