Proposal & Estimation Lead
Job Description:
Job Purpose
Responsible for preparing and coordinating technical and commercial proposals, cost estimates, BOQs, and tender submissions. The role reviews drawings, specifications and scope requirements, develops pricing, manages clarification queries, and coordinates internal and external inputs to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Review RFQs, RFPs, tender documents, drawings, specifications and scope of work.
- Prepare quantity take-offs, BOQs, cost estimates and rate build-ups.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposal documents.
- Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions and assumptions.
- Prepare and submit tender clarification queries and RFIs.
- Coordinate proposal inputs from Projects, Procurement, Finance, HSSE and Management.
- Ensure tender, clarification, and proposal tracking registers are maintained.
- Ensure complete and timely submission of proposals.
- Support commercial negotiations and post-tender clarifications.
Experience & Industry Focus
- Relevant experience in estimation, proposals, tendering, quantity surveying or pre-contract activities.
- Preferably experienced in oil & gas, construction, engineering, maintenance, fabrication, infrastructure or industrial projects.
- Experience working with contractors, EPC companies, service providers or project-based organizations is an advantage.
- Familiarity with technical and commercial requirements for client tenders and project quotations is preferred.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
- Able to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
- Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, costing and quantity take-offs.
- Proficient in Primavera and Microsoft Office, relevant software tools and AI tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and meet tight submission deadlines.