Lead Estimator
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About the Role
Elegancia Kitchens is hiring a Lead Estimator to manage estimation and tendering for industrial kitchen projects in Qatar and GCC. The role requires preparing cost estimates, technical-commercial proposals, and BOQs for commercial kitchen equipment.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for industrial and commercial kitchen projects.
- Review tender documents, project specifications, drawings, BOQs, and client requirements.
- Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for hotels, restaurants, hospitality projects, central kitchens, and F&B facilities.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal teams to obtain pricing and technical details.
- Analyze project scope, equipment schedules, kitchen layouts, specifications, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct quantity take offs and cost breakdowns for commercial kitchen equipment, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Identify risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities during estimation.
- Work closely with sales, design, procurement, and project execution teams to ensure accurate tender submissions.
- Maintain updated pricing databases, supplier quotations, cost records, and historical project data.
- Support negotiation activities with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Mentor and guide junior estimators, quantity surveyors, or tendering staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
- Minimum 8 years of total experience in estimation, tendering, or commercial roles
- At least 5 years of GCC experience
- Proven experience in industrial kitchen equipment or food service equipment projects
- Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, stainless steel fabrication, MEP coordination
- Proficiency in MS Excel, estimation tools, AutoCAD reading, and ERP/tendering systems
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Position Overview
- Elegancia Kitchens is hiring a highly experienced Lead Estimator to manage estimation and tendering for mid to large scale industrial kitchen projects in Qatar and GCC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for industrial and commercial kitchen projects.
- Review tender documents, project specifications, drawings, BOQs, and client requirements.
- Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for hotels, restaurants, hospitality projects, central kitchens, and F&B facilities.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal teams to obtain pricing, technical details, and delivery timelines.
- Analyze project scope, equipment schedules, kitchen layouts, specifications, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct quantity take offs and cost breakdowns for commercial kitchen equipment, stainless steel fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Identify risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities during the estimation stage.
- Work closely with the sales, design, procurement, and project execution teams to ensure accurate tender submissions.
- Maintain updated pricing databases, supplier quotations, cost records, and historical project data.
- Support negotiation activities with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Ensure tender submissions are completed within deadlines and in line with company standards.
- Mentor and guide junior estimators, quantity surveyors, or tendering staff as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of total experience in estimation, tendering, or commercial roles.
- At least 5 years of GCC experience is required.
- Proven experience in industrial kitchen equipment, commercial kitchen supplies, or food service equipment projects.
- Previous experience working with reputable industrial kitchen providers, kitchen equipment suppliers, or hospitality project contractors in Qatar or GCC.
- Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, stainless steel fabrication, MEP coordination, installation requirements, and hospitality project standards.
- Experience handling mid to large scale projects for hotels, restaurants, cloud kitchens, central kitchens, catering facilities, or hospitality developments.
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, kitchen layouts, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
- Excellent knowledge of pricing, supplier coordination, cost analysis, and tender preparation.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, estimation tools, AutoCAD reading, and ERP/tendering systems is an advantage.
- Candidates currently based in Qatar or GCC are preferred.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Currently working or previously worked with a major industrial kitchen equipment provider in Qatar or GCC.
- Strong network of suppliers and manufacturers for commercial kitchen equipment.
- Familiar with international brands and specifications used in hotel and restaurant kitchen projects.
- Able to lead tenders independently from inquiry stage to final submission.
- Commercially sharp, detail oriented, and deadline driven.
Key Competencies
- Cost estimation and tender management
- Technical commercial proposal preparation
- Supplier and subcontractor coordination
- BOQ preparation and quantity take off
- Industrial kitchen equipment knowledge
- Hospitality and F&B project experience
- Value engineering and cost optimization
- Leadership and team coordination
- Strong attention to detail
- Client and consultant coordination
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