Bidding Assistant Manager

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Estimation focused on bidding will lead the commercial and cost estimation activities for Facilities Management (FM) tenders across the UAE. The role ensures accurate pricing, benchmarking, manpower planning and subcontractor coordination for both hard and soft services contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for FM tenders covering hard services, soft services, specialized services and manpower‑based contracts.
• Develop pricing models for manpower, accommodation, transportation, consumables, tools, equipment, subcontractors and overheads.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis of salaries, market rates, accommodation, transport and subcontractor pricing.
• Review tender BOQs, asset lists, scope of works and manpower requirements to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, HR, Finance and QHSE teams to gather technical and commercial inputs.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and prepare commercial clarifications, exclusions, assumptions and risk assessments.
• Support BAFO and LAFO submissions through pricing optimisation and commercial strategy.
• Analyse contract profitability, margin sensitivity and operational feasibility.
• Assist in developing staffing structures, mobilisation costs and deployment plans.
• Maintain estimation databases, historical cost libraries and benchmarking trackers.
• Participate in site visits and pre‑bid meetings to assess operational and commercial risks.
• Ensure all commercial submissions comply with company approval matrices and governance procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in FM estimation and tendering within the UAE/GCC.
• Strong background in IFM/TFM commercial preparation and pricing.
• Experience with government, semi‑government, healthcare, education, commercial or infrastructure tenders is preferred.

Required skills

• FM estimation and cost modelling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, pricing sheets, financial analysis).
• BOQ pricing, rate analysis and benchmarking report preparation.
• Knowledge of FM services – hard services, soft services, MEP, cleaning, security, landscaping and specialised FM.
• Familiarity with procurement portals and tender management systems.