Job Description:

Culture First Recruitment is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Estimation Engineer to join our team. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Structural Steel fabrication industry. The successful candidate will possess a Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent, with proficiency in advanced computer applications including MS Office, Excel, Word, MS Project/Primavera, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD. Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently from material take-off to final estimation compilation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and interpret enquiry/bid packages including drawings, bill of quantities, specifications, and other tender documents.

Attend pre-tender meetings and site visits as applicable.

List out queries to be clarified and submit Technical Queries (TQ) as required.

Prepare bill of materials/material take-offs from drawings if needed.

Obtain and analyze sub-supplier and sub-vendor prices on all outsourced products and services.

Review and calculate equipment, labor requirements, and consumables.

Coordinate with clients to obtain any missing information and ensure estimates are accurate and complete.

Prepare preliminary schedules for tender submission.

Prepare final cost summaries covering all estimate provisions for management review and approval, ensuring adherence to pricing guidelines.

Provide assistance and guidelines towards tender document preparation and submission.

Attend tender clarification meetings, site visits, and support price revisions and re-submissions as necessary.

Review draft contract agreements, project schedules, and other project documents during the award phase.

Attend kick-off meetings upon order award and issue job orders and necessary documents to other departments.

Prepare project budgets and conduct cost control activities during execution.

Monitor project schedules and man-hour utilization during fabrication.

Prepare invoice break-ups upon project completion/delivery if required.

Review and analyze project completion data against budget allocations.

Develop expertise in estimating standard jobs and compile data.

Check and correct pricing/cost sheets made by Junior Estimators if necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:

5 years of experience in the Structural Steel fabrication industry.

Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent in a related field.

Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, advanced Excel, and Word.

Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent presentation skills and ability to create PowerPoint presentations.

Knowledge of MS Project/Primavera for making tender schedules.

Experience with AutoCAD and related applications.

Capability to work independently from material take-off, raw material sourcing, pricing, to final estimation compilation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to recruitment@culturefirst.com with the job title "Senior Estimation Engineer" in the subject line.