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Role Overview
Senior Estimation Engineer (E&I) with Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Company Overview
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, the company has made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of the main clients, along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. The company delivers full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and brings intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through localized services.
Role Purpose
The Senior Electrical Estimation Engineer evaluates project requirements, estimates costs, and prepares competitive bids for electrical projects. The role requires a higher level of experience and expertise in electrical engineering, including HV/MV/LV equipment and systems. The position includes responsibility for mentoring and guiding junior estimation engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Standards and Compliance
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of local standards and regulations, including ADNOC, ADDC, AADC, ADM, DEWA, SEWA.
- Keep abreast of any updates or changes to these standards.
- Maintain ISO documentation and ensure proper record-keeping, adhering to quality management standards.
Project Assessment and Specifications
- Assess tender ITBs (Invitation to Bid), documents, drawings, specifications, and project schedules, ensuring thorough understanding of project requirements.
- Review, analyze, and interpret datasheets, single-line diagrams, specifications, and cable schedules accurately.
- Thoroughly review and comprehend contract and commercial terms and conditions documents, identifying any potential risks or concerns.
Cost Estimation and Preparation
- Prepare precise and comprehensive Bill of Quantities (BOQ) based on project requirements, ensuring all essential aspects are accounted for.
- Develop detailed cost sheets, encompassing direct costs, indirect costs, temporary facilities, and other relevant expenses in compliance with tender specifications.
- Create cost sheets for construction packages intended for main contractors.
- Verify material take-off to maintain the highest level of accuracy in all estimation processes.
Technical Expertise
- Showcase expertise in electrical HV/MV/LV equipment and systems, providing technical insight into substation and overhead line (OHL) works.
Supplier and Subcontractor Management
- Initiate and oversee the process of obtaining quotes and proposals from suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
- Lead negotiations to secure competitive rates.
- Conduct thorough cost comparisons between supplier and subcontractor offers, employing analytical skills to make informed decisions.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers, taking into account both technical and commercial aspects of products, to secure favorable deals.
- Oversee and update the suppliers/manufacturers' data bank records, ensuring the information remains up-to-date and accurate.
Proposal Development and Presentation
- Generate technical and commercial proposals aligned with client requirements, presenting them in a professional and persuasive manner.
Team Leadership and Development
- Mentor and guide junior estimation engineers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.E/B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 08+ years of overall experience.
- 05+ years as an Estimation Engineer, preferably in the electrical engineering domain.
- 05+ years or more experience in UAE or Middle East.
- Minimum 05 years as Electrical Estimation Engineer on medium to large scale projects in similar business or industry.
Skills & Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of local standards and specifications, including ADNOC, ADDC, AADC, ADM, DEWA, SEWA.
- Proficiency in evaluating tender ITBs, documents, drawings, and project schedules.
- Strong understanding of electrical HV/MV/LV equipment and systems.
- Familiarity with substation and overhead line (OHL) works.
- Ability to review and analyze datasheets, single-line diagrams, specifications, and cable schedules.
- Experience in preparing accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for electrical projects.
- Excellent skills in preparing cost sheets, including direct costs, indirect costs, temporary facilities, and other relevant expenses.
- Sound knowledge of contract and commercial terms and conditions.
- Proficiency in conducting cost comparisons and preparing technical and commercial proposals.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle both technical and commercial aspects.
- Familiarity with ISO documentation requirements and record keeping.
- Attention to detail and ability to verify material take-off for accuracy.
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent personality with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Coaches, mentors, and empowers others to make decisions within established parameters.
- Champion and role model for ethical behavior and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
- HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.