Job Description
Senior Estimation & Tendering Manager – Building Construction Projects
Company: UCC Trading & Contracting (UCC) – Qatar
Department: Estimation & Tendering
Business Unit: Construction Division
Location: Doha, Qatar
About UCC
UCC Trading & Contracting is one of Qatar's leading construction and contracting companies, delivering landmark projects across commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, mixed-use, institutional, and high-rise developments. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimation & Tendering Manager to lead our pre-contract and bidding activities for major building construction projects.
Position Summary
The Senior Estimation & Tendering Manager will be responsible for leading the complete tendering and estimation process for large-scale building construction projects. The successful candidate will oversee bid strategy, cost planning, commercial evaluation, value engineering, risk assessment, and tender submissions while managing multidisciplinary bid teams.
The role requires strong technical and commercial expertise in building construction projects and a proven ability to secure major project awards in competitive markets.
Key Responsibilities
Tendering & Bid Management
- Lead end-to-end tendering activities from ITT review to final bid submission.
- Develop bid strategies for major construction projects.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Commercial, Procurement, Planning, and Operations.
- Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of compliant and competitive bids.
Estimation & Cost Planning
- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for building construction projects.
- Oversee quantity take-offs, BOQs, pricing analysis, and cost benchmarking.
- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Develop project budgets and pricing strategies.
- Ensure estimating accuracy and commercial competitiveness.
Commercial Evaluation & Value Engineering
- Perform commercial and technical evaluations of tenders.
- Lead value engineering initiatives to enhance project profitability.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
- Support contract negotiations and pre-award discussions.
Technical Review
- Review structural, architectural, civil, fit-out, and finishing packages.
- Analyze construction methodologies and project execution strategies.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements and project specifications.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and mentor Estimation Engineers and Tendering Teams.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Present bid strategies and commercial recommendations to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement within the Estimation & Tendering function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional certifications are an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 12–15 years of experience in Estimation & Tendering within major building construction projects.
- Proven experience delivering:
- High-Rise Towers
- Commercial Developments
- Residential Projects
- Hospitality Projects
- Healthcare Facilities
- Mixed-Use Developments
- Institutional Buildings
- Strong experience in Design & Build, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), Managing Contracts, and Traditional Contracting Models.
- GCC experience is highly preferred.
- International project experience is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Quantity Take-Off & BOQ Preparation
- Cost Estimation & Budgeting
- Tender Preparation & Evaluation
- Value Engineering
- Construction Methodology Review
- FIDIC Contract Administration
- Commercial & Risk Assessment
- Advanced Excel and Estimation Software
Key Competencies
- Building Construction Estimation
- Tendering & Bid Strategy
- Commercial Acumen
- Value Engineering
- Cost Planning & Budget Control
- Contract Management (FIDIC)
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation & Presentation Skills
