Estimation Manager - Road's & Infrastructure
- Location
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
Role & Company / Project Overview: We are hiring an experienced Estimation Manager with strong UAE experience in Road Contracting & Infrastructure projects to lead our estimation and tendering function in Dubai, UAE. The ideal candidate will manage the complete tender lifecycle from enquiry to submission and play a key role in business growth. This is a full-time position in the Road Contracting & Infrastructure industry, exclusively open to Arabic speakers. Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties: • Manage the complete estimation and tendering process from enquiry to final submission • Review and interpret tender drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract documents • Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and overheads • Lead quantity take-offs, rate analysis, budgeting, and competitive tender pricing • Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors • Identify and assess commercial, contractual, and technical risks during tender preparation • Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Project teams for tender inputs • Review and validate estimates prepared by Estimation Engineers to ensure accuracy and competitiveness • Develop value engineering and cost-saving proposals to enhance bid competitiveness • Participate in pre-bid meetings, tender clarifications, negotiations, and project handover meetings • Maintain and update historical cost database and market rates for the UAE market Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience: • Bachelor's Degree (B.E / B. Tech) in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying • 10+ years of proven experience in construction estimation, with managerial / team-lead exposure • Mandatory UAE experience in Road Contracting and Infrastructure projects • Language Requirement: Only Arabic Speaker (No Indian) • In-depth knowledge of BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, tendering, and rate analysis • Strong knowledge of UAE supplier / subcontractor market and current market rates • Proficiency in MS Excel and estimation software such as Candy, CostX, PlanSwift, or similar • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details: • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Employment Type: Full-time Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive salary + benefits as per UAE labor law, with the opportunity to work on prestigious infrastructure projects Application Instructions: • Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV via email with the exact subject line: 'Application - Estimation Manager-Arabic'.