Electrical Estimation Engineer

Key Accountability Areas & Activities

Evaluate Project Costs

• Assess labor, material, and time costs for projects.
• Submit tenders, including technical and commercial bids, for various electrical and mechanical projects (e.g., commercial buildings, residential buildings, high-rise buildings, infrastructure, industrial, hospitals, etc.).
• Review and analyze tender documents (SOW, specifications, BOQs, drawings, etc.).
• Prepare and send RFQs with supporting documents to suppliers; follow up to receive compliant quotations.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of proposals; negotiate prices.
• Calculate materials, manpower, and labor costs.
• Coordinate with MEP teams to ensure all project requirements are covered.
• Prepare detailed cost summaries outlining all key aspects.
• Review and finalize offers to ensure all tender requirements (bid bond, certificates, etc.) are met.

Analyze Technical Aspects

• Analyze project specifications to determine necessary resources for successful execution.

Collaborate with Teams

• Work closely with project managers, architects, and contractors to gather detailed information.

Prepare and Present Cost Estimates

• Utilize specialized software to prepare and document cost estimates.
• Present estimates to company management, clients, or project teams.

Maintain Records and Revise Estimates

• Keep up-to-date records of estimated and actual costs.
• Update estimates in response to changes in specifications or market conditions.

Provide Cost Control Advice

• Offer advice to the project management team regarding cost control and planning.

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in estimation for reputable contracting companies in KSA/GCC.
• Prior experience with tenders for large projects such as towers, hotels, resorts, stadiums, data centers, housing, malls, hospitals, MEP infrastructure, universities, etc.
• Expertise in estimation for MV/LV Electrical Systems and Low Current Systems (e.g., switchgear, transformers, cables, lighting, VFD, UPS, BMS, CCTV, Access Control, Nurse Call, ICT, etc.).
• Previous experience working with clients such as NEOM, Amaala, Aramco, Sabic, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, and SEC.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.