Estimation Team Leader

Estimation & Tender Management • Lead and manage the complete estimation and tendering process, from reviewing tender documents to final submission. • Oversee quantity take-offs, cost estimation and preparation of detailed project budgets based on drawings, specifications and scope of work. • Review and validate cost estimates, pricing breakdowns and BOQs to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. • Develop competitive bidding strategies and ensure timely submission of tenders. • Review construction methodologies, productivity rates, resource requirements and project costs. • Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization. Commercial & Contractual Management • Assess contractual terms, commercial conditions and potential project risks. • Identify scope gaps, exclusions, pricing risks and procurement-related risks during tender evaluation. • Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and conduct commercial comparisons and cost benchmarking. • Ensure all commercial assumptions, qualifications and exclusions are properly documented in tender submissions. • Support senior management in bid evaluation, pricing decisions and tender negotiations. • Lead, supervise and allocate responsibilities across the estimation team. • Manage and coordinate multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. • Review and approve estimates prepared by team members prior to final submission. • Mentor, guide and develop estimators and quantity surveyors within the team. • Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning and Commercial departments throughout the tendering process. • Present tender summaries, pricing strategies and key commercial risks to senior management. • Main contracting companies within the construction industry. • Building construction and large-scale civil projects. • Infrastructure and utility projects. • EPC and Design & Build projects. • Experience handling large, complex and multidisciplinary tenders. Key Competencies • Strong leadership and team management capabilities. • Excellent commercial and financial understanding. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict tender deadlines. • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Effective communication and presentation skills. • High level of ownership, accountability and decision-making ability. Job Requirements & Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory. • Minimum 12 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering. • Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership position. • Proven experience leading and managing multidisciplinary estimation teams of at least 6 members. • Strong background in building construction, infrastructure or civil construction projects. • Extensive experience managing complete tender submissions, from initial review through to final bid submission. • Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, quantity surveying, cost estimation and pricing strategies. • Good understanding of construction contracts, including FIDIC, EPC, Lump Sum and Design & Build. • Experience in identifying commercial risks, scope gaps, exclusions and procurement-related risks. • Strong knowledge of supplier and subcontractor pricing, bid evaluation and cost benchmarking. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software such as Candy CCS and PlanSwift. • Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project. • Excellent leadership, negotiation, analytical and communication skills.