MEP ESTIMATOR

Waves and Cables LLC

AED 4,000 - 5,999 per month

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai, UAE

Full Time

2-5 Years

Bachelors Degree

Posted a day ago

Job Details

Department: Estimation / Tendering
Job Location: Dubai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–4 Years

Key Responsibilities:
Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, firefighting, and other MEP systems.
Perform quantity take-offs from drawings using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other relevant software.
Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), material take-offs, and cost breakdowns.
Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and manufacturers.
Analyze material, labor, equipment, installation, and subcontractor costs.
Prepare tender submissions, commercial proposals, and competitive pricing schedules.
Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, exclusions, and potential risks in tender documents.
Coordinate with design, procurement, project, and commercial teams to validate estimates.
Follow up with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
Maintain cost databases, historical pricing records, and estimation spreadsheets.
Assist in value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality or specifications.
Ensure estimates comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and client requirements.
Support post-tender clarifications, negotiations, and handover of awarded projects to the execution team.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 2–4 years of experience in MEP estimation, quantity surveying, or tendering.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems.
Experience in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and cost analysis.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and relevant estimation software.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Good understanding of construction materials, installation methods, and market pricing.
Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Ability to meet tight tender deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills:
Experience in commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial or infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with local construction standards, authority requirements and market rates.
Experience with value engineering, tender negotiations and subcontractor evaluation.
Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and commercial tendering procedures is an advantage.

Language

English, Hindi, Other

Nationality

Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Other

Company Size

51-200

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