Lead Estimator📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Hatch is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join its EPCM team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role will support Ma'aden's Project Elevate, a significant mining and infrastructure growth program. The position is integral to the Project Delivery Group (PDG), a global team focused on world-class project delivery through established methodologies, governance, and systems within the engineering sector. This opportunity offers a chance to collaborate on projects with a diverse group of professionals committed to excellence.

As a Lead Estimator, you will be responsible for developing capital cost estimates for large, multi-disciplinary EPCM projects. You will play a key role in defining the project's financial framework from its initial stages through to execution, ensuring accurate cost forecasting and performance monitoring. This position requires a solid understanding of construction practices and the ability to effectively interface with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of capital cost estimates, ranging from AACE Class 5 to Class 1, for large multi-disciplinary EPCM projects.
• Prepare comprehensive Basis of Estimate (BoE) documents and detailed Estimating Plans.
• Develop estimates using both first-principles and factored methodologies, covering direct and indirect costs.
• Review quantity take-offs across various disciplines, including civil, structural, piping, and electrical & instrumentation (E&I).
• Conduct thorough commercial bid evaluations for vendors and contractors.
• Support the development of cost baselines, cash flow projections, and escalation forecasting.
• Monitor cost performance, manage variations, and oversee claims during the project execution phase.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders through regular reporting and presentations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An Engineering degree is required, with a Mechanical engineering background being preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of estimating experience, specifically within mining, metals, or energy projects, with EPCM experience being preferred.
• Demonstrated experience across the full project lifecycle, from study phases through to execution.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and productivity factors.
• Familiarity with estimating tools, with experience in Candy being preferred.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills are essential.

Required Skills

• Capital Cost Estimates
• Basis of Estimate (BoE)
• Estimating Plans
• First-principles estimates
• Factored estimates
• Quantity take-offs (civil, structural, piping, E&I)
• Commercial bid evaluations
• Cost baseline development
• Cash flow forecasting
• Escalation forecasting
• Cost performance monitoring
• Variations monitoring
• Claims monitoring
• Client interface
• Stakeholder interface
• Reporting
• Presentations
• Construction practices
• Productivity factors
• Estimating tools (*, Candy)
• Client-facing skills
• Communication skills

Work Environment and Language

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. English proficiency is required for this role. Proficiency in Arabic is considered an asset.

Hatch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that encourages innovation. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every listed skill.