About the job

Key Accountability Areas

• Assess the cost of labor, materials, and time required for a project.
• Responsible for successful submission of tenders which includes finalizing technical & commercial bids in compliance with the tender requirements for miscellaneous types of tenders for electrical and mechanical projects like commercial projects, residential buildings, high-rise buildings, infrastructure projects, industrial projects, & hospitals projects, etc.
• Study, review and evaluate tender documents such as SOW, specifications, drawings, BOQs, design criteria and contract documents.
• Prepare & submit pre-bid clarifications to client.
• Prepare and send RFQs with supporting documents to suppliers.
• Follow-up to get complied quotations.
• Technical & commercial evaluation of quotations/proposals.
• Price Negotiation.
• Materials calculation.
• Manpower calculation and labor cost estimation.
• Co-ordination with estimation MEP team to cover all project requirements for all electrical and low current systems.
• Preparing cost summary elaborating all the key aspects of the costing.
• Review & finalize technical & commercial offer.
• Ensuring all the tender requirements are fulfilled like bid bond, tender form, certificates & client’s specific requirements etc.
• Analyze project specifications to determine necessary resources.
• Work closely with project managers, architects, and contractors to gather detailed information.
• Use specialized software to prepare detailed and well-documented cost estimates.
• Present cost information to company management, clients, or project teams.
• Keep updated records of estimated and actual costs.
• Update estimates in case of changes in project specifications or market conditions.
• Offer cost control and planning advice to the project management team.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum five years estimation experience in same similar position and field with reputable contracting companies in KSA/GCC.
• Previous tender experience in towers, hotels, resorts, stadiums, data centers, housing, malls, hospitals, MEP-Infra and universities, etc.
• Technical knowledge and estimation experience for the following MV/LV Electrical Systems and Low Current Systems: Medium Voltage Works (switchgear, package substation, RMU, & transformer, etc.) , Low Voltage Works (MDB, DB, MCC, VFD, cables, lighting, power, busway, generator, earthing, & lightning, etc.), and ELV works (IP Telephone And Data System, Audio Visual System , CCTV, Access, Public Address, Nurse Call, ICT, IPTV, FA, GRMS, LCS, EMS, DCS, CBS, FOC, UPS, Racks, PDU & BMS, etc.).
• Previous tender experience with different clients like NEOM, Amaala, Red Sea Global, Aramco, Sabic, Dariya, Qiddiya, and SEC, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Competencies

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Skills

• Proficient in cost estimation software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for accurate cost calculations.
• Knowledge of local construction codes and regulations.
• Experience with project management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.