Estimator at Dorman Long Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid and tender lifecycle from ITB/RFQ/RFP receipt to submission, clarification, negotiation, and award handover.
• Review tender documents to identify scope, commercial, contractual, and compliance requirements, including risks and key issues.
• Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Procurement, Finance, HSE, QA/QC, Legal, and Project teams.
• Prepare BOQs, pricing schedules, rate build ups, and tender templates using historical data and market benchmarks.
• Validate pricing summaries for accuracy, scope coverage, and commercial consistency.
• Lead internal bid reviews and commercial strategy discussions.
• Compile and submit final technical and commercial bids in line with client instructions.
• Support post submission clarifications, negotiations, and handover to project teams.
• Provide commercial support during execution, including valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement of tendering processes and estimating tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (NIQS, COREN, PMI, AACE, CIPS, or similar) is an advantage. 
• 8–10 years’ experience in estimating, bidding, or commercial management within EPC or project based environments.
• Proven experience handling complex tenders under tight deadlines.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of EPC tendering and commercial processes.
• Excellent cost evaluation, risk identification, and coordination skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational ability.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; bid portal experience is an advantage.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.