Key Responsibilities:
1. Tender & Estimation:
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs to understand project scope and client requirements.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and pricing for all civil and infrastructure works (roads, utilities, bridges, drainage, etc.).
- Analyze and evaluate technical and commercial risks associated with the tender.
- Liaise with design, procurement, and execution teams to gather cost-related data for estimation accuracy.
- Develop comprehensive pre-tender cost models and cash flow analysis.
- Prepare cost comparison sheets and recommend the most cost-effective solutions.
2. Pricing & Cost Control:
- Prepare and finalize unit rates and pricing based on market conditions, supplier quotations, and productivity analysis.
- Identify and optimize cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and alternate material proposals.
- Maintain a pricing database and benchmark costs from previous projects to ensure competitiveness.
- Evaluate subcontractor quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
3. Coordination & Documentation:
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, and internal stakeholders for clarifications and queries during tendering.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and client requirements in all submissions.
- Prepare bid summaries, technical clarifications, and tender presentations for management review.
- Support Tender Manager during negotiations and post-tender clarifications.
4. Market Awareness:
- Stay updated with current market rates, material costs, and subcontractor performance.
- Monitor changes in construction methods, codes, and standards applicable to KSA infrastructure works.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 8–12 years of experience in estimation and pre-tender activities, preferably with a reputed civil / infrastructure contractor in the GCC or KSA.
- Strong knowledge of pricing, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and cost estimation software (e.g., Candy, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.).
- Hands-on experience in estimating roads, highways, utilities, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with Saudi Aramco, Royal Commission, NEOM, or PIF projects is an added advantage.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Remuneration:
Competitive salary and benefits as per company policy, commensurate with experience and qualifications.