Senior Estimation Engineer

The Senior Cost Estimation Engineer will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and validating cost estimates for projects during tendering, pre-contract, and post-contract phases. This role ensures that all cost estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project planning and scheduling requirements to support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation & Analysis

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, infrastructure, and construction projects, including materials, manpower, equipment, subcontracting, and indirect costs.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and other documents to develop accurate cost breakdowns.
• Perform quantity take-offs and validate with engineering teams.
• Review and benchmark estimates against historical project data and market trends.
• Prepare cost comparison reports, value engineering proposals, and cost optimization suggestions.

Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with the planning team to align cost estimates with project schedules.
• Support preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with procurement and contracts teams for updated material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Participate in project risk assessments and develop cost contingency recommendations.

Tender & Bid Support

• Support tendering department during bid preparation with accurate cost inputs.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations for cost competitiveness and compliance.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial bid submissions.

Post-Contract Support

• Support cost control during project execution by comparing actual vs. estimated costs.
• Provide cost-to-complete forecasts and variance analysis reports.
• Contribute to claims preparation, change order pricing, and commercial negotiations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in cost estimation and planning within construction/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, tendering processes, and cost control principles.
• Proficiency in estimation software (Candy/CCS, CostX, or equivalent), MS Excel, and Primavera P6.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.