Senior Estimation & Tendering Manager
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About the Role
UCC Holding seeks a Senior Estimation & Tendering Manager to lead estimation and tendering for EPC projects. The role requires 15+ years of experience in estimation for major EPC projects, with 5+ years in a managerial role, and expertise in FIDIC contracts and cost estimation.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimation and tendering activities for major EPC projects
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract conditions to determine project scope and requirements
- Conduct bid/no bid evaluations, identify project risks, and recommend tender strategies
- Oversee the preparation and review of accurate cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, subcontracting, and indirect costs
- Ensure compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, and company procedures
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, Planning, and Finance teams during bid preparation
- Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and ensure competitive pricing
- Prepare commercial and technical submissions and obtain management approval before tender submission
- Lead tender clarifications and negotiations with clients when required
- Provide commercial and contractual support during project award and hand over all estimating information to the Project Management team
- Maintain estimating databases, cost benchmarks, and estimation procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Estimation and Quantity Surveying teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of experience in estimation and tendering for major EPC projects
- At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
- Experience in Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, or Power projects is required
- Strong knowledge of estimation principles, cost analysis, quantity take offs, and budgeting
- Extensive experience in EPC tendering, commercial evaluation, and contract review
- Sound knowledge of FIDIC and EPC contract conditions
- Strong understanding of Energy, Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Power, and Utility projects
- Excellent leadership, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proficiency in CCS (Candy), SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, and other estimating software
- GCC experience is preferred
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Job Summary
- The Senior Estimation & Tendering Manager is responsible for leading the estimation and tendering function by preparing accurate, competitive, and commercially sound bids for EPC projects.
- The role oversees the complete tender process, including bid evaluation, cost estimation, risk assessment, commercial review, proposal preparation, and project handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimation and tendering activities for major EPC projects.
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract conditions to determine project scope and requirements.
- Conduct bid/no bid evaluations, identify project risks, and recommend tender strategies.
- Oversee the preparation and review of accurate cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, subcontracting, and indirect costs.
- Ensure compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, and company procedures.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, Planning, and Finance teams during bid preparation.
- Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and ensure competitive pricing.
- Prepare commercial and technical submissions and obtain management approval before tender submission.
- Lead tender clarifications and negotiations with clients when required.
- Provide commercial and contractual support during project award and hand over all estimating information to the Project Management team.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost benchmarks, and estimation procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Estimation and Quantity Surveying teams.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of estimation principles, cost analysis, quantity take offs, and budgeting.
- Extensive experience in EPC tendering, commercial evaluation, and contract review.
- Sound knowledge of FIDIC and EPC contract conditions.
- Strong understanding of Energy, Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Power, and Utility projects.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in CCS (Candy), SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, and other estimating software.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Professional certifications in Cost Engineering or Project Management are an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in estimation and tendering for major EPC projects.
- At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience in Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, or Power projects is required.
- GCC experience is preferred.
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