Estimation Engineer

ESTIMATION ENGINEER - Urgent Requirement

Company: Amber Building Contracting LLC
Location: UAE

Job Summary

The Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, tender submissions, budgets, and quantity take-offs for construction projects. The role requires reviewing project documents, analyzing project costs, obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, and supporting project cost control and contract administration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Perform quantity take-offs and calculate quantities of materials, labor, and equipment required for projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender pricing.
• Request, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and overhead costs to ensure accurate project costing.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project quality and specifications.
• Monitor project costs and compare actual costs against estimated costs.
• Assist with contract administration, variation orders, claims, and change order pricing.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial tender documents within deadlines.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement teams, site engineers, and clients during the tendering process.
• Review subcontractor and supplier proposals for technical and commercial compliance.
• Maintain cost databases, productivity records, and historical pricing information.
• Prepare project cash flow forecasts and budget reports.
• Identify risks and opportunities during tender evaluation and recommend suitable pricing strategies.
• Support Quantity Surveying functions related to measurements, valuations, and cost control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or quantity surveying.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in estimation and tendering for building construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction practices, materials, and costing.
• Experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, and tender preparation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and estimation software.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE construction regulations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Key Skills

• Quantity Take-Off
• Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• Tender Preparation
• BOQ Analysis
• Supplier & Subcontractor Evaluation
• Cost Control & Cost Monitoring
• Value Engineering
• Contract Administration
• Change Order Pricing
• Advanced MS Excel

Preferred Industry: Civil Construction, Building Contracting, Fit-Out, Joinery, and Metal Works.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person