Estimation Engineer

Estimation Engineer – Drive Precision and Efficiency in Project Cost Estimation

As an **Estimation Engineer**, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, competitive, and compliant cost proposals for structural steel projects. Your expertise will bridge the gap between technical requirements and commercial viability, delivering high-quality estimates that support successful bid submissions and project execution. This position demands analytical rigor, technical proficiency, and strong collaboration skills to deliver impactful results.

In this dynamic role, you will lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates, manage supplier engagements, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to refine proposals that align with client expectations and project objectives. Your ability to interpret technical specifications, optimize resource allocation, and maintain meticulous documentation will be instrumental in securing favorable contracts and ensuring seamless project transitions.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Technical and Commercial Analysis: Thoroughly study and dissect job scope requirements for structural steel Requests for Quotations (RFQs), ensuring a comprehensive understanding of project demands and constraints.
• Supplier and Subcontractor Coordination: Initiate and manage RFQs for materials and subcontractors, meticulously review supplier quotations, and maintain an updated database for cost benchmarking and future reference.
• Client and Technical Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for resolving technical queries with clients, ensuring clarity and alignment on project specifications. Collaborate closely with the Technical Section Head to develop robust technical proposals that address client needs.
• Bid Preparation and Submission: Prepare detailed work breakdown structures and bid summaries, consolidating manpower, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs to create comprehensive commercial proposals tailored to client requirements. Utilize industry standards and precise calculations, including painting specifications, to ensure accuracy.
• Proposal Review and Submission: Present proposals to the Estimation Manager for review, incorporating feedback to refine and optimize cost structures. Submit finalized proposals and maintain transparent documentation of bid statuses through logbooks and ERP systems.
• Post-Bid Support: Address all post-bid queries from clients with professionalism and precision, ensuring ongoing clarity and trust. Upon contract award, facilitate a seamless handover of bid packages, proposals, clarifications, and correspondence to the project team for execution.

Core Competencies

To excel in this role, you will demonstrate expertise in:

• Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Proven ability to develop accurate cost estimates and manage budgets with a focus on efficiency and profitability.
• Quantity Takeoff: Skilled in extracting precise quantities from technical drawings to support cost calculations and resource planning.
• Tendering and Bid Preparation: Experience in preparing competitive bids that balance cost, quality, and project timelines.
• Cost Control and Analysis: Strong analytical skills to monitor costs, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Project Planning and Scheduling: Ability to align cost estimates with project timelines and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.

Professional Skills

Your success in this role will be underpinned by:

• Exceptional proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Deep knowledge of industry standards and regulations relevant to structural steel projects.
• Advanced skills in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and Material Takeoff Lists (MTO) from drawings.
• Specialized expertise in painting calculations, including various paint specifications and application methods.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an Estimation Engineer, with a strong track record in structural steel projects.
• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field), with a focus on engineering principles and cost management.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while honing your expertise in cost engineering and procurement. If you are detail-oriented, analytically driven, and passionate about delivering excellence in project estimation, we invite you to join our team and drive success in every bid we pursue.