Tendering and Estimation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare techno-commercial bids, tender documents, and cost estimates for EPC and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender notices, bid documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract conditions.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from tender drawings and technical documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, rate analysis, and pricing for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works.
• Obtain quotations from vendors and subcontractors and evaluate commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with design, planning, procurement, execution, contracts, and commercial teams during bid preparation.
• Conduct site visits, pre-bid meetings, and technical discussions with clients and consultants when required.
• Prepare bid summaries, risk assessments, cost comparisons, and management approval notes.
• Develop value engineering proposals and cost optimization strategies.
• Ensure timely submission of tenders with complete technical and commercial documentation.
• Analyze post-tender clarifications and participate in negotiations with clients.
• Maintain a database of historical costs, productivity norms, vendor quotations, and tender documentation.
• Monitor tender schedules and ensure compliance with client requirements and submission timelines.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and evaluating project feasibility.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5–15 years of experience in tendering and estimation for EPC, infrastructure, or civil construction projects.
• Experience in Airport, Metro, Highways, Industrial, Buildings, Data Centres, or other large infrastructure projects will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, BOQ preparation, quantity surveying, and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of contract conditions, tendering procedures, and commercial evaluation.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Technical Skills

• Quantity Take-Off (QTO)
• BOQ Preparation & Analysis
• Rate Analysis
• Cost Estimation
• Tender Documentation
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• AutoCAD
• MS Project / Primavera P6 (Preferred)
• ERP/SAP (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Experience

• EPC Projects
• Airport Infrastructure
• Metro Rail Projects
• Highway & Bridge Projects
• Commercial & High-Rise Buildings
• Industrial & Manufacturing Projects
• Data Centre Projects

Key Skills

• Tendering
• Estimation
• Costing
• Quantity Surveying
• BOQ Preparation
• Rate Analysis
• EPC Projects
• Bid Management
• Vendor Management
• Commercial Evaluation
• Contract Review
• Value Engineering
• Cost Optimization
• Risk Assessment
• Project Costing
• Technical Bid Preparation
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Team Collaboration