Asst. Manager -Tendering & Estimation

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager- Tendering & Estimation with strong hands-on experience in Data Center and Turnkey Interior projects. The candidate will be responsible for tender evaluation, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, estimation, rate analysis, vendor/subcontractor costing, and preparation of competitive techno-commercial bids.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working on Data Center projects and turnkey interior/fit-out projects, with a strong understanding of civil, architectural, finishing, and allied works.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and commercial conditions.
• Study architectural, civil, structural, interior, and MEP drawings for tender preparation.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQs from tender drawings and technical documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, interior, finishing, and allied works.
• Conduct rate analysis for materials, labour, subcontractor works, equipment, wastage, overheads, and margins.
• Prepare techno-commercial bids and complete tender documentation.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist agencies.
• Prepare commercial comparison statements and vendor/subcontractor rate comparisons.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, deviations, and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with Design, Projects, Procurement, Planning, Contracts, and Commercial teams.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, client discussions, and technical clarifications.
• Prepare tender summaries, cost sheets, bid comparisons, and management approval notes.
• Support post-tender negotiations and client clarifications.
• Develop value engineering and cost optimization proposals.
• Maintain historical cost databases, material rates, labour rates, vendor quotations, and subcontractor rates.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tenders within client requirements and deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

Mandatory Project Experience

Candidates must have prior hands-on experience in:

• Data Center Projects Mandatory
• Turnkey Interior / Interior Fit-Out Projects Mandatory
• Civil & Interior Turnkey Projects
• Commercial Office Interiors
• Industrial / Corporate Fit-Out Projects
• MEP & Allied Works

Experience in Data Center construction, Interior fit-out, refurbishment, or interior projects will be highly preferred.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5 -10 years of relevant experience in tendering, estimation, costing, or quantity surveying.
• Mandatory prior experience in Data Center and Turnkey Interior projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil, interior, finishing, and fit-out works.
• Ability to independently interpret architectural, civil, structural, interior, and MEP drawings.
• Strong experience in BOQ preparation, QTO, rate analysis, estimation, and costing.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Good understanding of tender procedures, commercial conditions, exclusions, and contractual requirements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict submission deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Technical Skills

• Quantity Take-Off (QTO)
• BOQ Preparation & Analysis
• Tendering & Estimation
• Civil & Interior Estimation
• Rate Analysis
• Costing & Pricing
• Data Center Project Estimation
• Turnkey Interior Estimation
• Vendor & Subcontractor Evaluation
• Techno-Commercial Bid Preparation
• Cost Optimization
• Contract / Tender Condition Review
• Advanced MS Excel
• AutoCAD
• MS Office