Civil Estimation Manager

Job Description

• Study the opportunity, type of risks and collaborate with Tendering Manager in Go/No-Go evaluations for Invitations.
• Prepare high level estimates for the newly received tenders.
• Supervise the team, manage their workload, monitor daily tasks and achievements.
• Coach the staff for using department tools, BOQ estimations and actual cost calculations.
• Manage the stakeholders interface with the team and discuss with customers scope battery limits and security of payment.
• Identify red flags, scope uncertainties, or risks in tender documents and raise necessary alerts for consideration.
• Monitor proposal completion process in terms of time and quality.
• Ensure our proposal covers all required scope as per RFP, client satisfaction and compliance with client requirements.
• Study/Assess risks and related mitigation plans associated by each tender.
• Blue/Red reviews for technical and commercial proposals. Manage proposal life cycle to meet tender due date.
• Attend meeting with Clients, suppliers, engineering firms and stakeholders.
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain the best prices during tender stage.
• Lead internal reviews on direct cost estimates and orient team toward competition level.
• Supervise the preparation of indirect cost estimates and propose tailored strategies per tender.
• Oversee supplier/vendor interactions to ensure optimal pricing and value propositions in line with bid goals.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, planning, contract and legal departments to ensure integrated and compliant bid submissions.
• Interface with finance, project control and treasury for cash flow/payment schedule.
• Finalize job costing covering all required scope as per tender document and proposing the optimized figures.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 10-15+ years of experience.
• PMP - PRMG

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• High proficiency in cost estimation tools, tender software (CANDY), and advanced Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of market rates, vendor networks, and technical specifications.
• Team players with leadership capabilities and strong communication.