Our Client is a recognized player in the Construction industry and a part of a large holding group, responsible for several prestigious projects within the UAE and Middle East region. The role is based in Abu Dhabi.
Job Scope for the role :
The Civil Estimation Manager (Pre-Contracts) is responsible for managing all pre-award activities related to tendering and cost estimation for residential construction projects, including villas, townhouses, mixed-use buildings and industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Contracts & Tender Management
- Lead the full pre-contract workflow from tender receipt to final submission.
- Review tender invitations, contract clauses, drawings, specifications, and addendums.
- Identify commercial, technical, and contractual risks early and prepare risk registers.
- Coordinate tender clarifications with clients/consultants.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and tender briefings.
2. Technical Review & Quantity Verification (Pre-Contract Stage)
- Oversee detailed review of drawings and BOQs to ensure alignment with scope.
- Validate quantity take-offs prepared by civil and architectural estimators.
- Highlight discrepancies, exclusions, and assumptions for Pre-Contracts management.
- Ensure compliance with tender requirements and applicable construction standards.
3. Cost Estimation
- Prepare detailed pre-contract cost estimates:
Civil & structural works
Architectural & finishes
Preliminaries, site overheads, indirect costs
- Conduct value-engineering and alternative proposals to enhance competitiveness.
4. Vendor/Subcontractor Pre-Contract Coordination
- Float RFQs to approved subcontractors and suppliers at the pre-tender stage.
- Negotiate pre-contract rates in coordination with Procurement & Management.
5. Bid Documentation & Final Submission
- Prepare full pre-contracts tender packages
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all pre-contract submissions.
- Coordinate with senior management for pricing reviews and final approval.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 15 years of estimation/pre-contracts, tendering & cost planning experience, predominantly with a main contractor.
- Strong background in residential projects - villas, townhouses, mixed-use buildings and industrial projects.
- Deep knowledge of UAE construction practices, market and subcontractor landscape.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, and estimation tools such as Candy/CCS.
Thanks for your interest and application for the role. Regrettably only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.
