Estimation Section Manager

Maintain accurate cost databases and historical benchmarks.

Monitor market trends, inflation, labor rates, material costs, and supply-chain conditions.

Validate estimates against comparable projects and industry benchmarks.

Provide strategic advice on market conditions, cost trends, and potential cost impacts.

Continuously improve estimating accuracy through lessons learned and data analysis.

Oversee the preparation and review of:

Bills of Quantities

Pricing Schedules

Tender Documents

Commercial evaluation documentation

You will also lead tender analysis, bid evaluation, and commercial assessments while supporting the client’s procurement team throughout the tendering process.

Act as the senior cost adviser to project directors, clients, and executive stakeholders.

Present budget positions, cost forecasts, risks, and opportunities clearly and confidently.

Support investment decisions by providing reliable cost intelligence and cost certainty.

Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Contribute to business development, strategic pursuits, and client engagement initiatives.

Minimum 20 years of total professional experience.

At least 10 years of experience in pre-contract cost management.

Proven experience leading cost management or estimating teams.

Experience working on major infrastructure, buildings, mixed-use, or giga-projects.

Demonstrated expertise in: Cost planning and estimating Benchmarking and cost database development Value engineering and value management Procurement strategy Tendering and bid evaluation Risk and opportunity management Client advisory services Cost forecasting and reporting

Cost planning and estimating

Benchmarking and cost database development

Value engineering and value management

Procurement strategy

Tendering and bid evaluation

Risk and opportunity management

Client advisory services

Cost forecasting and reporting

Strong knowledge and practical experience in:

RICS New Rules of Measurement

Cost planning methodologies

Benchmarking and cost databases

Procurement and tendering strategies

Cost risk management

Value management and value engineering

Life-cycle costing

Infrastructure and building estimating techniques

Cost forecasting and financial reporting

Department leadership, team development, and resource management.

Strong client-facing advisory and communication skills.

Executive-level reporting and presentation capabilities.

Business development and stakeholder management.

Ability to establish and implement cost management standards and governance.

Strategic thinking with a strong focus on commercial outcomes.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

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