Estimation Engineer – Architectural

About the role

The Architectural Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for architectural and finishing works within major infrastructure projects during the tendering and pre‑construction stages. The role involves reviewing tender documents, performing quantity take‑offs and developing cost breakdowns to support bid submissions.

Key responsibilities

• Review tender documents, architectural drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Prepare quantity take‑offs and cost estimates for architectural and finishing works.
• Develop unit‑rate analyses covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and overheads.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and maintain updated market prices.
• Identify tender discrepancies, missing information, exclusions, and commercial or technical risks.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement, planning, and commercial teams to ensure accurate pricing.
• Develop value‑engineering proposals and cost‑effective alternatives.
• Prepare tender cost breakdowns, pricing schedules, clarifications, and supporting documents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in estimation, tendering, or cost management, including direct experience in estimating architectural and finishing works for major infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience within a contractor’s estimation or tendering department.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi construction market, suppliers, subcontractors, labor rates, and material prices.
• Advanced knowledge of quantity take‑offs, cost estimation, rate analysis, tendering, and value engineering.
• Ability to accurately interpret architectural drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• CostX or PlanSwift (estimation software)