Senior Estimation Engineer – GC Team Lead (US Estimation)

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of estimators supporting GC (General Contractor) projects in the US market.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Train and mentor junior estimators on estimation tools, US standards, and project workflows.

Estimation & Costing

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bid packages for design-bid-build and design-build projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify scope, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop cost models and budgets for conceptual, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations for completeness and compliance.
• Perform value engineering analyses to propose cost-effective alternatives.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients during preconstruction phases.
• Coordinate with US-based estimation teams and project managers for alignment on pricing and methodology.
• Support business development by providing cost insights and contributing to bid strategy.

Process & Quality Control

• Ensure estimation accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company and client standards.
• Implement and optimize estimation tools (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans, PlanSwift, CostX, or similar).
• Maintain an updated cost database, productivity rates, and historical cost records.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in estimation, with at least 1.5 years in a team lead or senior role.
• Proven experience in estimating commercial, residential, institutional, or industrial construction projects for the US market (mandatory).

Technical Skills

• Proficient in estimation software such as Bluebeam, , PlanSwift or related.
• Strong understanding of CSI divisions, construction assemblies, and trade-level cost structures.
• Excellent knowledge of US building codes, standards, and construction practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BIM-based estimation (Revit, Navisworks) preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rawalpindi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• CG USA Estimation: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Location:

• Rawalpindi (Preferred)

Work Location: In person