Role Purpose

To provide leadership and guidance across the Estimation department by managing the effective implementation of the Estimation strategy, policies, and processes to coordinate cost estimation, tendering, and bidding efforts across the department to achieve successful project outcomes and Estimation goals across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Contribution

• Ensure effective cascading of the Estimation departmental strategy into operating plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.

People Management

• Manage the effective achievement of Estimation objectives through the leadership of the Estimation department by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the Estimation department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the Estimation department to foster a value driven culture within the organization.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Manage the preparation and recommend the Estimation department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of Estimation department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Estimation department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Key Accountabilities

Estimation Support, Planning, and Management

• Lead the implementation of the Estimation strategy aligned with the department and organizational strategic objectives, and best practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and competitive cost estimations.
• Drive adherence to key performance measures such as Time-to-Completion and lead time across the estimation department to ensure timely and efficient delivery of cost estimates for construction projects.
• Drive lumpsum projects to ensure successful execution within the agreed-upon budget and scope in collaboration with the Director of Estimation and Board of Directors (BoD).
• Liaise with various departments (e.g., HSE, QAQC, Legal, Insurance, and Engineer) to promote effective decision- making relating to construction project risks, compliance, quality, and cost estimates.

Key Accountabilities

Cost Estimation Management

• Drive the delivery of cost Estimation accuracy and overall efficiency through the use of applicable estimation tools, methodologies, and processes to ensure project success.
• Direct the monitoring of market research, specifically focused on Saudi Arabia to gather information on current prices of construction material, equipment, labor rates, and relevant costs, to obtain updated and competitive rates for various project components.
• Oversee and lead all Quantity Surveying (QS) activities in the Estimation department required for construction projects to ensure accurate quantifying of materials and resources.
• Review and oversee direct cost estimates compiled by the Lead Estimator to ensure accuracy.
• Lead the preparation of error-free estimation packages and communicate the value and risk to the Corporate Estimation Manager / Director – Estimation to achieve successful project bids and overall profitability for the organization.
• Drive effective quality checks (e.g., spot checks, reviews) of estimation packages to maintain consistency and high-quality standards.
• Conduct effective benchmarking of Nesma & Partners’ cost estimates with industry standards to remain competitive within the construction industry.
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  Provide a detailed quantity take-off in collaboration with the Estimation department, and relevant stakeholders to prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates.

Key Accountabilities

Tender and Bidding Management

• Act as the main point of contact between Nesma & Partners and the clients to achieve streamlined tendering activities and successful bid submissions.
• Prepare and manage bid proposals and contribute to successful bid submissions and competitiveness in securing construction projects across the organization.
• Oversee Technical bid requirements to align proposals and relevant documentation to the Invitation to Bid (ITB) requirements.
• Lead the assembly and distribution of bidding documentation across the Estimation department to ensure a streamlined bidding process and accurate cost estimates.
• Participate in the assessment of accepted tenders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project specifications (e.g., scope of work, expertise, size, and project value).
• Perform bid evaluations to secure a suitable contractor/supplier for the project in collaboration with the procurement department.
• Participate in the containing and distribution of contracts to the Contracts & Legal department for evaluation before providing it to the Corporate Estimation Manager / Director - Estimation.
• Support the Corporate Estimation Manager / Director -Estimation with project closeout activities and processes to ensure the successful completion and handover of construction projects.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings to ensure proper handover to the Project Controls department and Construction teams.

Key Accountabilites

Risk Assessment and Regulatory Compliance

• Direct the formulation and implementation of a risk register to identify potential risk and risk-mitigating solutions for the assigned project portfolio in alignment with the organizational risk strategy.
• Lead the process of identifying potential risks impacting the project outcomes, in terms of cost, schedule, and/or technical aspects to effectively assess their impact and develop mitigating strategies with a positive financial impact for Nesma and Partners.
• Assess risks with a financial impact in collaboration with the Finance department to analyze cost and project budget implications.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Collaborate with various departments (e.g., project managers, QAQC, Engineering, Finance) to obtain inputs, and validations and to ensure alignment across project proposals and bids.
• Foster positive relationships with clients during the bidding process to gain a clear understanding of project specifications and cost estimates to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Engage with stakeholders during projects to ensure coordination between all relevant parties.
• Communicate risk assessment findings with project stakeholders’ senior management and project teams to be transparent and to facilitate informed decision-making.

Key Accountabilities

Continuous Improvement

• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Management

• Manage the effective implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and processes to promote a culture focusing on the achievement of world class standards in QHSE and sustainability within the Estimation Department in line with regulatory requirements.

Reporting

• Ensure that all Estimation departmental reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Nesma & Partners requirements, policies, and quality standards.

Technical Essential

Education/Certifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, or any other related field.

Experience

• 8 years’ related experience with 3 years’ experience with growing managerial accountability in roles within similar positions.

Languages

• English

Skills

• Tender & Bid Management, Project Quantification, Cost Estimation & Budgeting, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability, Communication Management.

Techical Preferred

Education/Certifications

• Masters in Business Administration, Engineering Management, or any other related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar certifications.

Experience

• Experience in the EPC industry.

Language

• Arabic

Behavioral Essential

Skills

• Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Cultivates Innovation, Action Oriented, Ensures Accountability, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Self-Development, Situational Adaptability.