Chief Estimator
We are constantly growing and are currently seeking One (1) Chief Estimator to join our highly qualified and knowledgeable Estimation Team at our Dubai office.
Would you like to be part of a dynamic EPC leader with global presence? We’d like to meet you.
Join our worldwide journey. Build on something that matters!
What you will need to do:
• 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.
What you will need to have:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or process).
• 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.
What is in it for you:
Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!
Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.