AE - Estimator - MEP
Employer not yet confirmed · UAE
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Estimator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate should have experience in mechanical, piping, industrial, infrastructure, utility, oil & gas, or fuel-related projects. Candidates with a strong piping background and willingness to learn aviation fuel systems are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
- Prepare Material Take-Offs (MTO), quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare technical and commercial bid evaluations.
- Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and opportunities.
- Support proposal preparation and tender submissions.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams during bid preparation.
Requirements
- 5 to 10 years of experience in Mechanical Estimation and Tendering.
- Experience in new-build projects as well as modification, expansion, upgrade, or refurbishment projects within existing facilities.
- Experience in mechanical, piping, utility, infrastructure, industrial, oil & gas, fuel farm, storage tank, or pipeline projects.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Knowledge of RFIs, Material Take-Offs (MTO), RFQs, BOQs, and cost estimation.
- Experience in underground and above-ground piping systems.
- Exposure to valve chambers, utility networks, pump stations, and related civil interface works will be an advantage.
- Familiarity with international standards such as ASME, API, ASTM, and NFPA.
- Experience in supplier and subcontractor quotation evaluation.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with Candy Estimation Software is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:
- Oil & Gas
- Fuel Farms and Storage Terminals
- Pipeline Projects
- Industrial Plants
- Utility Infrastructure
- Water Transmission Networks
- District Cooling Networks
- EPC Projects
- Airport Infrastructure Projects