Fabrication Estimation Engineer (QFAB)

Reports To: Operations Engineering Manager

Company : Qatar Fabrication Company

Location  : Ras Laffan / Qatar

**PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES**

Primary Functions

• This position will prepare cost estimates for bidding multimillion dollar worth Oil and Gas Projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• • Review customer/Bid tender package to fully understand SWO, specifications and schedule. Raises clarifications where necessary.
  • Reviews and understands contract price form, clarifies unit rate and lump sum breakdown.
  • Understands planned bid strategy, build sequences and methods to execute the scope of work from operations engineer. Issues technical execution plan.
  • Request and Coordinates inputs from Operations / Production / Shop Engineers, Yard Superintendents, Planning, Welding Engineers, QA/QC, Construction Support Engineering, Procurement.
  • Checks if any new equipment Is required to execute work. Obtains cost by liaising with Procurement.
  • Prepares RFQ for scope that cannot be executed inhouse and issues to Procurement to obtain subcontractor quotes.
  • Performs RFQ Bid Evaluations and selects subcontractor with competitive pricing.
  • Performs quantity take-offs, determines workforce, rental equipment, and material cost.
  • Prepares detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work based on standard rates, historical performance or first principle.
  • Compiles the overall estimates.
  • Conducts reviews with management to finalize estimates.
  • Ensure Bid estimates are fully approved and signed off by all.
  • Records all basis of Bid estimate in a formal document.
  • Records all communication, assumptions done at Bid in a manner that same can be easily referred during later date (at execution).
  • Maintains historical records of estimates.
  • Compiles actual performance of repeated works performed in yard and works out benchmarks to be considered for bidding purpose.
  • Compares actuals to estimates and understands reasons for variance. Recommends benchmarks revision where necessary.
  • Takes lead on new initiatives, developments, and suggestions from management to improve.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Structural Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• 5+ Years in offshore construction involving structures like jackets, topsides, bridges. Understand components, construction methods and processes.

Skills:

• Ability to read Engineering Drawings.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Well versed in working with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, and computer applications.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and manage changes (internally or externally imposed).