Project Estimator (M&E)/ Tender Executive/ Project Engineer

Project Estimator (M&E)/ Tender Executive

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Analysis:

Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to understand the scope and requirements of the project. Conduct site visits to gather information about existing conditions and project requirements (if required). Analyze project blueprints and technical documents to estimate materials, labor, and equipment needs. Identify and assess potential risks that may impact project costs and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.

2. Cost Estimation:

Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project-related expenses. This includes creating itemized lists and calculating quantities. Analyze cost data, historical project performance, and industry trends to provide accurate cost projections and identify potential cost-saving opportunities. Contact suppliers, subcontractors, and other service providers to gather price quotes and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.

3. Value Engineering:

Work with project teams to find cost-effective alternatives or improvements without compromising project quality or functionality.

4. Bid Preparation:

Prepare and submit comprehensive bid packages and proposals for project submission to clients, ensuring that all costs are accurately accounted for. Work closely with the bidding team to ensure that all aspects of the project are covered in the proposal. Provide clear and detailed cost breakdowns and explanations for the clients.

5. Negotiation:

Participate in negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve cost-effective solutions without compromising the quality and integrity of the project.

6. Budgeting:

Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to establish project budgets and monitor costs throughout the project's lifecycle.

7. Cost Reporting:

Provide regular reports and updates to Management Team, Project manager, Site manager and stakeholders on cost projections, variances, and any changes in budgetary status.

8. Communication:

Communicate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams. Address client queries and concerns regarding the cost estimates and project scope.

9. Documentation:

Maintain accurate records of cost estimates, bids, and relevant documents. Update cost databases and pricing information regularly to ensure accuracy in future estimates.

10. Quality Assurance:

Ensure that all cost estimates and budgeting activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies. Stay updated with the latest construction methods, materials, and industry trends. Continuously improve estimating techniques and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency in the estimation process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, preferably with a background in contracting and construction projects.
• Experience or knowledge in Fire Protection Systems and Electrical Systems, with an understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Project is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid foundation in mathematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on negotiation and technical reporting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in both design and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Project Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects.
• Formulating project parameters and assigning responsibilities to the most capable employees and monitoring the project team. Conduct tool box meeting with respective team members
• Interacting with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field.
• Prepare documentation required by client/consultant/main contractor i.e. Shop Drawing, MSA, ITP, RFI, RFWI, etc
• Prepare and follow-up progress claim verification
• Enforcement of ISO9001v2015, creating SOPs (Standard Operating procedures), implementation Quality, Health & Safety and Environment procedures at worksite
• Any other tasks assigned by superior(s) or management
• Undertakes other assignments that may be given by the employer from time to time.
• Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status.
• Cooperating, communicating and collaborating with the project manager, project coordinator and other project participants to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability.
• Reviewing the engineering tasks and initiating the necessary corrective actions.
• Developing specifications for the project's needed equipment.
• Creating frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection.
• Establishing field test methods and methods for monitoring the quality of those tests.
• Ensuring the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Reports to Project Coordinator or Project Manager or Head of Department

Project Engineer Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• A valid engineering license.
• Minimum 3 or more years' field and project planning experience.
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
• The ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Excellent project management and supervision skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Innovative, uses all tools available to efficiently and effectively perform all work
• Tactful and mature demeanor has ability to work well with diverse personalities
• Computer Literate: MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD