Head of Estimation & Tendering – Energy, Utilities & Oil & Gas EPC
Key Responsibilities Lead estimation and tendering activities for major EPC projects in Oil & Gas, Energy, LNG, Petrochemical, Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure sectors. Manage multidisciplinary bid teams and coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Project Controls functions. Develop cost estimates, tender strategies, commercial evaluations, and risk assessments. Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and contract requirements including FIDIC contracts. Prepare competitive technical and commercial proposals within submission deadlines. Engage with clients, JV partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants throughout the bidding process.
Technical Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 15 years of experience in Estimation & Tendering for major EPC projects. Strong experience in Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, LNG, Petrochemical, Power, and Utility projects. Proven leadership in managing large-scale bids, cost estimation, commercial evaluation, and tender strategy.
Professional Competencies Expertise in quantity take-off, construction methodology, resource planning, productivity norms, and indirect cost estimation. Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle, tendering processes, contract management, and commercial evaluation. Ability to identify technical, commercial, contractual, and execution risks. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Strong stakeholder management, presentation, report-writing, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel internationally as required.