Advance Line Cable Management System is a specialized engineering and contracting company based in Al Wakrah, Qatar, focused on providing integrated electromechanical solutions for large-scale projects. The company operates in the commercial, industrial, and oil & gas sectors, delivering high-quality MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. This role is critical to the company’s tendering and project development team, ensuring competitive and profitable bids for complex electromechanical projects.
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Job Title: Electromechanical Estimation Engineer at Advance Line Cable Management System (Qatar)
Full Time
📍 Location: Al Wakrah, Qatar 🇶🇦
Company: Advance Line Cable Management System
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Advance Line Cable Management System is seeking a meticulous and experienced Electromechanical Estimation Engineer to lead the cost estimation process for integrated MEP systems. This is a mid-career role requiring 5-10 years of experience in preparing accurate, competitive bids for large-scale projects. You will be the key technical and commercial link between project specifications and winning tenders, analyzing requirements, calculating costs, and ensuring every bid aligns with profitability goals and technical standards. This role demands a professional with deep knowledge of electromechanical systems, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in estimation tools.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be entrusted with the following core estimation and technical duties:
- Cost Estimation & Bid Preparation: Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for integrated electromechanical systems (MEP) by analyzing tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Quantity Take-Offs & Pricing: Perform detailed quantity take-offs from drawings. Source and calculate costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services to build competitive bid packages.
- Tender Analysis & Compliance: Review and interpret tender requirements, ensuring all estimates comply with technical specifications, project scope, and client standards.
- Supplier & Subcontractor Coordination: Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate quotations for materials and specialized services required for bids.
- Risk & Profitability Assessment: Evaluate potential project risks and incorporate appropriate contingencies while ensuring bids align with the company’s profitability targets.
- Documentation & Submission: Prepare and compile all necessary documentation for tender submissions, ensuring timely and professional delivery.
Candidate Requirements (Mandatory)
| Requirement Category | Specific Qualification |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering. |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years of experience (up to 10 years) specifically in MEP or Electromechanical estimation for large-scale projects in sectors such as commercial, industrial, or oil & gas. |
| Technical Proficiency | Advanced skills in MS Excel for complex calculations and data analysis. Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD/Revit) for drawing take-offs and using estimation tools. |
| Regulatory Knowledge | Strong understanding of international and local building codes (e.g., National Electrical Code, NEC) and industry-standard labor productivity rates. |
| Residency | Must be currently residing in Qatar. |
| Soft Skills | Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the proven ability to work effectively under tight tender deadlines. |
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal estimation engineer for this role will be:
- A commercially astute engineer with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into accurate, profitable cost models.
- Meticulously detail-oriented, ensuring no line item is missed in a tender that could impact profitability or bid success.
- Pressure-tested and deadline-driven, comfortable managing multiple tenders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- A confident communicator who can coordinate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Key Knowledge Areas
- Building Codes: National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant international/ local standards.
- MEP Systems: Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems integration.
- Productivity Rates: Familiarity with industry-standard labor rates and productivity benchmarks.
- Tendering Process: Full lifecycle of tender preparation, from take-off to final submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What types of projects will I be estimating for?
You will be working on large-scale projects across commercial (e.g., high-rise buildings, malls), industrial (e.g., factories, warehouses), and oil & gas sectors. The MEP scope can include power distribution, lighting, HVAC, fire alarm, and plumbing systems.
2. How critical is AutoCAD/Revit proficiency?
It is essential. While you may not be designing systems, you must be able to read and take off quantities accurately from complex MEP drawings created in these platforms. This is fundamental to accurate estimation.
3. Is Qatar-specific experience required?
While the listing requires residence in Qatar, it does not explicitly mandate previous Qatari experience. However, familiarity with the Qatari market, local suppliers, and specific client standards (like Qatar Energy, Ashghal) is a significant advantage.
4. What is the most challenging aspect of this role?
Balancing accuracy and competitiveness under strict deadlines. Creating a winning bid requires pricing that is low enough to win the contract but high enough to ensure profitability, all while managing incomplete information and tight timelines.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced MEP Estimation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience and a proven track record in large-scale project tendering, Advance Line Cable Management System encourages you to apply.
Submit your application via the official listing:
👉 Apply for Electromechanical Estimation Engineer Position
