Estimation Manager

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Estimation Manager to lead our tendering efforts for projects across the oil & gas, power, and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, have strong analytical skills, network of vendors and subcontractors, and possess hands-on experience with modern estimation tools and platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end estimation and bid preparation process for EPC, maintenance, and construction and maintenance projects.
  • Review tender documents and RFQs to develop winning bid strategies.
  • Analyze costs, materials, labor, and subcontractor rates to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to gather technical and commercial inputs.
  • Negotiate and finalize vendor and subcontractor pricing to enhance bid competitiveness.
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify opportunities to optimize project costs and margins.
  • Maintain and update a database of costs, suppliers, and historical project data.
  • Present bid strategies and final submissions to senior leadership.
  • Monitor industry trends, client requirements, and market pricing benchmarks.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cost estimation, tendering, or proposal management in the energy, oil & gas, or power construction sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of current estimation and bidding software/platforms (e.g., Candy, CCS, PlanSwift, CostOS, Oracle Primavera).
  • Proven ability to create innovative and cost-effective bids.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Familiar with local and international tendering practices and procurement models (FIDIC, EPC, etc.).

• Experience working on multi-disciplinary construction and maintenance projects is a must.

Job Details

Posted Date: 2025-04-09
Job Location: Kuwait – Al Ahmadi
Job Role: Management
Company Industry: Oil & Gas

Preferred Candidate

Career Level: Management
Degree: Bachelor’s degree

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