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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationMakkah

About the Role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Estimator to join their team in the Makkah region, specifically in Makkah city. This full-time position is essential for supporting tendering activities, quantity surveying, cost estimation, and commercial activities for civil and construction works within electrical substation projects and power infrastructure. The role requires a strong technical foundation in civil and structural engineering, coupled with sound commercial judgment and cost control capabilities. You will work closely with the Civil Construction Manager, playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of our projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil and construction works related to electrical substation projects.
  • Analyze tender drawings, specifications, and scope of work to identify cost drivers, risks, and assumptions.
  • Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQs), pricing schedules, and cost summaries in line with tender requirements.
  • Coordinate with various engineering disciplines to clarify scope, resolve technical queries, and align cost assumptions during the tendering phase.
  • Support the Civil Construction Manager during tender reviews, developing pricing strategies, and submitting final bids.
  • Perform detailed quantity take-offs from tender drawings and Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
  • Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, rebar, structural steel, excavation, backfill, and architectural finishes.
  • Review drawings for discrepancies, raise technical clarifications, and assess their impact on quantities and cost.
  • Ensure the accuracy, traceability, and proper documentation of quantity data.
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers in coordination with procurement and project teams.
  • Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of received quotations to ensure full compliance with the scope.
  • Support the Civil Construction Manager during subcontractor clarification meetings and commercial evaluations.
  • Assist project teams in cost monitoring, budget tracking, and cash flow planning.
  • Track approved changes and variation orders from a cost control perspective.
  • Support the preparation and review of interim payment applications and final accounts.
  • Review tender and contract documents to identify commercial risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
  • Support the Civil Construction Manager in negotiations related to variations, additional works, and commercial settlements.
  • Maintain accurate records of measurements, changes, correspondence, and approvals.
  • Work closely with civil, structural, electrical, and project teams to ensure costs align with design intent.
  • Provide commercial and cost inputs during design development, technical reviews, and value engineering exercises.
  • Support coordination meetings related to commercial matters and scope of work.
  • Prepare cost reports, tender comparison statements, and commercial summaries.
  • Maintain organized records of estimates, BOQs, subcontractor quotations, and approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures, project controls, and audit requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and cost estimation for civil and construction works within electrical substation projects or power infrastructure.
  • Proven experience in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tendering for High Voltage (HV)/Medium Voltage (MV) substations, E-House projects, and power infrastructure.
  • Strong technical knowledge of the civil and structural scope, including foundations, equipment bases, structural steel, excavation, cable trenches, buildings, and underground works.
  • Solid background in structural engineering with the ability to read and interpret structural drawings, rebar details, structural steel fabrication drawings, and concrete specifications.
  • Proficiency in using AutoCAD for quantity take-offs, interpreting drawings, and preparing measurement sheets.
  • High proficiency in using MS Excel, MS Office, and cost estimation/control tools.
  • Sound understanding of construction materials, specifications, and regional market pricing.
  • Familiarity with contractual and commercial principles, including variations, claims, and cost impact assessment.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines for tenders and projects.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Professional approvals from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)/Water and Electricity Authority (TAQA)/Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as a Civil or Structural Engineer are preferred.
  • Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.

Core Competencies

  • Cost Estimation
  • Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation
  • Tendering
  • HV/MV Substation Experience
  • Power Infrastructure Project Experience
  • Civil and Structural Scope Analysis
  • Knowledge of Foundations, Equipment Bases, Structural Steel, Excavation, Cable Trenches, Buildings, and Underground Works
  • Structural Engineering Principles
  • Interpretation of Structural Drawings
  • Interpretation of Rebar Details
  • Interpretation of Structural Steel Fabrication Drawings
  • Understanding of Concrete Specifications
  • AutoCAD Proficiency
  • Quantity Take-off
  • Drawing Interpretation
  • Measurement Sheet Preparation
  • MS Excel Proficiency
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Estimation Tools Proficiency
  • Cost Control Tools Proficiency
  • Construction Materials Knowledge
  • Specifications Knowledge
  • Understanding of Regional Market Pricing
  • Understanding of Contractual Principles
  • Understanding of Commercial Principles
  • Variation Assessment
  • Claim Assessment
  • Cost Impact Assessment
  • Cost Plan Preparation
  • Detailed Estimate Preparation
  • Tender Document Preparation
  • Familiarity with Contractual Terms
  • Analytical Skills
  • Numerical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Accuracy
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Meeting Tight Deadlines
  • Communication Skills
  • Coordination Skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cost Monitoring
  • Budget Tracking
  • Cash Flow Planning
  • Change Tracking
  • Variation Order Tracking
  • Support for Interim Payment Applications
  • Support for Final Accounts
  • Identification of Commercial Risks
  • Identification of Exclusions
  • Identification of Opportunities
  • Negotiation Support
  • Commercial Settlement Support
  • Record Keeping
  • Coordination with Engineering Teams
  • Coordination with Site Teams
  • Cost Alignment with Design
  • Cost Inputs During Design
  • Value Engineering
  • Cost Report Preparation
  • Tender Comparison Statement Preparation
  • Commercial Summary Preparation
  • Compliance with Company Procedures
  • Compliance with Project Controls
  • Compliance with Audit Requirements

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position requiring presence in the Makkah region, Makkah city, Saudi Arabia. Work may require presence in the office or at project sites.

Requirements

  • Requires 5-10 Years experience

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