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Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Dubai(Dubai Investment Park) - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Master of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage Estimation Teams: Oversee and coordinate the activities of estimation teams to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely preparation of cost estimates for EPC tenders in the Oil & Gas sector.

• Prepare Detailed Cost Estimates: Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, logistics, indirect costs, and contingencies for all EPC project phases.

• Present Estimates and Proposals: Prepare and present cost summaries, clarifications, and value engineering options to senior management and clients, clearly justifying key assumptions and cost drivers.

• Develop and Implement Estimation Processes: Establish, standardize, and continuously improve estimation methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy across all projects.

• Analyze Project Documents: Review and interpret project specifications, drawings, scope documents, and contractual requirements to identify project scope, deliverables, and potential risks or ambiguities.

• Conduct Risk Assessments: Identify potential cost overruns, schedule delays, and commercial risks, and propose mitigation strategies in coordination with project and management teams.

• Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders: Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to validate technical and commercial inputs and ensure estimate alignment with project execution strategy.

• Mentor and Develop Team Members: Provide technical guidance and training to junior estimators to strengthen the team’s overall capability and maintain best-in-class estimation practices.

• Monitor Industry Trends: Stay updated on current market conditions, cost trends, construction methods, and software tools relevant to the Oil & Gas EPC sector.

• Manage Subcontractor and Vendor Inputs: Review, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil).

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in cost estimation for large-scale Oil & Gas EPC projects, preferably with leading EPC contractors.

• Technical Competence: Proven expertise in EPC estimating methodologies including detailed quantity take-offs, unit rate build-up, indirect estimation, and risk analysis.

• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of Oil & Gas project lifecycles (upstream, midstream, downstream), industry standards, and contractual frameworks.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with industry-standard cost estimating software (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Cleopatra, Candy, or equivalent).

• Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with various stakeholders, and effectively communicate complex technical and commercial concepts.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to identify cost impacts, validate assumptions, and propose cost-effective solutions during bid and execution phases.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Keywords

  • Estimating Manager
  • Cost Estimation
  • Costing Specialist
  • Senior Estimator
  • Head Of Estimating
  • Estimating Software

Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company limited

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance. We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

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Emmanouela Meridou Meridou

Office Block #2 Green Community, Dubai Investment Park P.O. Box 52150, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)