Director of Estimating

About the role

The Director of Estimating will lead LOBA GROUP’s estimation function across Civil, MEP and Infrastructure divisions, ensuring pricing accuracy, tender governance and protection of profit margins on major bids.

Key responsibilities

• Executive Tender Leadership: oversee major tender preparations, validate cost build‑ups/BOQs and present final pricing to the Group CEO and Executive Board.
• Governance & Risk: enforce estimation frameworks, evaluate FIDIC contractual risks and conduct post‑award performance audits.
• Market Intelligence: manage a centralized cost database, monitor raw‑material, subcontractor and GCC market trends.
• Team Leadership: mentor divisional estimation teams, set technical standards and drive succession planning.

Required profile

• 18–22 years of experience in construction estimation/commercial roles, including 8+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record of GCC tendering for large‑scale civil, MEP and infrastructure projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management; MBA preferred; MRICS or PMP certification desirable.

Required skills

• Advanced cost modeling
• FIDIC contracts
• Commercial risk mitigation
• Executive decision‑making