E&I Estimation engineer JIS

About the Role

MM Management Consultant is seeking an E&I Estimation Engineer to join their team in Dammam, Eastern region. This full-time role involves preparing accurate and competitive techno-commercial estimates for a variety of projects, including EPC, Brownfield, Greenfield, Maintenance, and Shutdown initiatives. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents such as ITB, RFQ, RFP, SOW, specifications, drawings, BOQs, and datasheets.
• Analyze project requirements, identifying technical risks, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial deviations.
• Prepare detailed Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and Bills of Quantities (BOQs), verifying quantities from engineering drawings.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, engineering, construction, testing & commissioning, logistics, and temporary facilities.
• Prepare accurate man-hour estimates based on project scope and productivity norms.
• Obtain, review, and evaluate quotations from approved vendors and subcontractors for technical and commercial compliance.
• Prepare technical proposals, compliance statements, project execution methodology, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial bid documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC) and clients to resolve technical and commercial queries during bid preparation.
• Prepare technical clarification requests (TQs) and incorporate client responses into estimates.
• Ensure estimates comply with client specifications, international standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain estimating databases, productivity norms, historical cost records, and vendor pricing information.
• Support post-bid clarifications, negotiations, value engineering initiatives, and handover to project execution teams.

Required Technical Expertise

• Experience with Electrical Power Distribution (MCCs, Switchgear & Transformers), UPS, Battery Chargers & DC Systems.
• Proficiency in Lighting, Small Power & Earthing Systems, and Lightning Protection Systems.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation & Field Devices, Control Valves & Analyzers, and Fire & Gas Detection Systems.
• Familiarity with DCS, SIS, PLC, RTU & SCADA Systems.
• Understanding of Industrial Communication & Telecom Systems, Fiber Optic Networks (FOC), OTN / DWDM Communication Systems, CCTV, Access Control & PAGA Systems, Structured Cabling & Data Networks.
• Experience with Cable Tray, Conduit & Cable Installation Systems.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards, SABIC Standards, SEC Standards, IEC, IEEE, ISA, NEC, NFPA, and other applicable international codes.
• Proven experience in Brownfield and Greenfield EPC projects.
• Expertise in Material Take-Off (MTO) preparation, BOQ development, cost estimation methodologies, productivity and man-hour estimation, and vendor/subcontractor evaluation.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in E&I estimation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern region. The role involves working within a collaborative environment, coordinating with various internal departments and external clients to ensure successful project bid submissions.