Civil Estimation Engineer
Toshiba Europe Ltd Abu Dhabi
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Job purpose
The civil estimation engineer will be responsible for inquiries and quantities takeoffs for all civil items. The civil estimation engineer should possess a strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, quantity take-off, materials, and market rates in the field of 400kV substations new and modification works.The person performing the role will work in collaboration with other internal stakeholders in obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
Dimensions
External interfaces: Vendors & sub-contractors, other stakeholders as necessaryInternal interfaces: Engineering team, procurement team, project teams
Roles & responsibilities- Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects in substations based on tender documents (pre-tender and technical evaluations from client and vendor respectively), BOQs, and specifications.
- Strong background of quantity take-offs, rate analysis, and cost estimation.
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to determine project scope and requirements.
- Collaborate with procurement and project teams to obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Assist in preparing bid submissions, cost comparisons, and value engineering proposals.
- Maintain an updated database of BOQ based on approved engineering drawings of the project, tracking of actual and contract quantity, labor rates, and subcontractor pricing.
- Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction materials/methods.
- Work closely with senior engineers and management to finalize tender pricing.
- Highlight the lead engineer about areas in site quantity if it exceeds the project BOQ quantity well in advance.
- Visit the project sites at regular intervals to assess the project's advancement alongside the comparison of the project bill of quantities.
- Perform any other related tasks assigned as per the directives of the senior civil engineer and the HOD (engineering).
Qualification & experience
Educational qualification: Bachelors degree in civil engineering.
Experience: A minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience as a civil estimation engineer in the UAE substation (PT&D) construction industry in the GCC/UAE. Experience in 400kV substation projects (TAQA, DEWA, EtihadWE) or mixed-use development projects.Familiar with local authority regulations and project approval processes.
Skills & knowledge- Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings, BOQs, and project specifications.
- Profound knowledge in civil construction materials, methodologies, and market pricing.
- Proficient in Candy (CCS) software to review and verify the quantity take-off by the subcontractor offer.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to present complex, technical information to a wide audience.
Company Industry: Construction
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