Job Description:
Estimation & Cost Planning
- Review tender drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and infrastructure works.
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates and project budgets.
- Analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Prepare pre-tender cost plans and estimate reports.
- Maintain and update cost databases and pricing benchmarks.
Tendering & Bid Preparation
- Lead the preparation and submission of technical and commercial tenders.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning, and construction teams during bid preparation.
- Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Identify commercial and contractual risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications, and assumptions.
- Ensure timely submission of complete and compliant bids.
Commercial Evaluation
- Conduct comparative analysis of vendor and subcontractor offers.
- Review contract conditions and identify cost implications.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and pricing strategies.
- Evaluate variations, provisional sums, and risk allowances.
- Assist management in bid/no-bid decisions.
Contract & Risk Management
- Review contractual terms and conditions.
- Identify potential claims, exclusions, and commercial risks.
- Support contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and client requirements.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors during tender stages.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
- Support senior management with commercial presentations and bid reviews.
- Coordinate with project teams for handover after project award.
Reporting
- Prepare tender summary reports and management presentations.
- Maintain records of submitted bids and estimate documentation.
- Generate monthly tender status and bid performance reports.
- Analyze market trends, material prices, and construction cost indices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.