Estimation Manager

Havelock One Interiors is looking for a ‘Estimation Manager’ to join us in Bahrain.

Background

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. We specialize in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metal works and sophisticated shop-fittings.

As a result of expansion in a key growth market – Bahrain – we are seeking to hire a well-qualified Estimation Manager to help with taking our business forward. Therefore, we are offering interviews to suitable candidates who are looking to evolve their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture.

Established more than 25 years ago, Bahrain is our operational hub, split across two strategic locations: Askar is home to our specialist joinery and metal-work manufacturing business as well as most corporate functions. Our contracting arm, Interior Solutions, is based in Sanabis, close to Manama – and, hence, easily reachable for clients and consultants.

About The Role

The Estimating Manager supports the divisional performance to continuously enhance our offerings to our clients and improve our price position to increase business activity. He/she supports the department head in planning estimations activities and prioritizing inquiries in line with strategic value. His/her job is to oversee day-to-day management and planning of estimation resources and processes to attend to inquiries received with an objective of continuous improvement of the strike ratio. Important responsibilities include client communication, as well as internal communications with other concerned functional areas to collaborate and coordinate information.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing of all estimation-related processes
• Interpreting and checking of tender documents, drawings, technical and commercial specifications, quantities, and estimates
• Review and preparation of bills of quantities when necessary
• Review and scrutiny of contract documents
• Managing and supervising the estimating team as well as planning and programming workload including post tender project requirements of handovers, awards, and commercial support when that is needed
• Support cost control
• Maintaining supplier database and consistently seeking new companies to pre-qualify for inclusion on suppliers list
• Developing bid cost estimates for the specified deadlines for submission and managing the bid calendar to ensure that company is complying with its commitments
• Preparing and reviewing material take-offs to allow the purchasing department to obtain suppliers’ prices
• Coordination with setting-out and production department for successful execution of project
• Managing and reviewing the performance of the estimating team
• Establishing and periodically reviewing the estimating policies and procedures of the Company
• Managing the retention of important bid documents/technical specifications according to the policies and procedures of the company as established by the controller
• Working closely with the management to prioritize and periodically review the bid calendar to ensure the Company is meeting its obligations to submit timely bids
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of ten to fifteen years’ experience in the same field working for large-size joinery manufacturing companies
• Sound knowledge of estimation for high-quality joinery products and possess a keen awareness of commercial and contractual issues to protect the interests of the Company
• Proven track record as a successful leader at the senior management level in the joinery manufacturing industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment
• Good organizational skills and ability to balance fulfilling objectives and targets whilst maintaining adherence to processes
• Good situational awareness of the industry as well as familiarity with interior materials and their relationships
• Fluent in web-based communication applications such as MS Office, MS Teams, and MS 365 applications
• Fluent English communicators and other languages will be an added advantage
• Excellent time management track record
• Self-driven and have natural leadership qualities
  
  

We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position as Estimation Manager in Bahrain in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.