About the Role
The Cost Estimator (Infrastructure) position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role is integral to solving complex issues using detailed knowledge of project controls, particularly related to preliminary and definitive estimates for projects. As a Cost Estimator, you will calculate estimates by analyzing processes, labor availability, productivity, and material prices, relying on historical data. You will also tabulate cost studies, cash flows, and prospect analysis, using your experience and problem-solving skills to enhance processes. This position is expected to cover duties for multiple functional disciplines and may involve providing guidance to less experienced team members.
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Responsibilities
- Solve complex problems requiring detailed field knowledge and industry best practices in project controls.
- Calculate project estimates by evaluating processes, labor productivity, material prices, and historical data.
- Tabulate cost studies and conduct cash flow and prospect analysis.
- Develop and improve estimating processes using experience and problem-solving methodologies.
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or equivalent)
Experience
- 8-12 years of experience in estimating and proposals.
- Minimum of 5 years in infrastructure proposals within GCC markets.
- Experience working with major clients such as:
- TAQA
- Diriyah Company
- EWEC
- ADNOC Distribution
- ARAMCO
Software Skills
- Advanced Excel (mandatory)
- Power BI (desirable)
- Power Query, etc. (desirable)
Key Competencies
- Proposal estimating
- Infrastructure engineering knowledge
- Commercial acumen
- Cost benchmarking
- Resource planning
- Risk analysis
- Financial modeling
- Negotiation skills
- Tender evaluation
- Stakeholder management
- Presentation and reporting skills
This role calls for a dynamic professional who possesses robust problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of project estimating in the infrastructure domain.
