Estimating & Tendering Manager

Estimating & Tendering Manager | Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaShape the numbers behind some of the region's most distinctive projects.Outdoor Factory Middle East & Africa (ODF) delivers high-end fit-out, theming and specialist projects that set the benchmark in the region. As we expand our presence in Saudi Arabia, we are building a strong in-house estimating and tendering capability, and we are looking for an Estimating & Tendering Manager to lead it from Riyadh.This is a role for an estimator who wants real ownership. You will be the person management relies on for a complete, traceable and realistic cost position on complex, design-led projects, and you will run the tender process that supports it. You will work directly with Procurement and the Pre-Construction lead, influence how we package and price work, and see your judgement reflected in the tenders we win.We are not looking for a rate-filler. We are looking for a commercial thinker who reads the full scope, challenges quantities and quotations, understands how things are actually built, and identifies cost risk before it becomes a problem.What You Will DoTender Analysis and EstimatingAnalyse ITT documents, BOQs, drawings, specifications and addenda to identify omissions, inconsistencies and scope gapsCarry out high-accuracy quantity spot checks and build detailed rate build-ups covering labour, materials, plant, logistics, installation and testingPrice preliminaries, mobilisation, temporary works, mock-ups and close-out requirements, translating programme and methodology into costPackaging and Market EngagementDefine tender packaging strategies and prepare RFP packages, Scope Responsibility Matrices and Scopes of WorkEvaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for technical and commercial completeness, and ensure bids are directly comparableCoordinate closely with Procurement throughout the RFQ processRisk, Value and ReportingMaintain assumptions, exclusions and a cost-risk register with appropriate allowancesSupport value engineering and alternative materials, methods and sourcingPrepare cost summaries and management review reports, and build our historical cost and benchmarking databaseTender LeadershipLead technical briefings and pre-bid meetings, support post-tender clarifications and provide a structured cost handover on awardBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline7–10 years of construction estimation experience, ideally in GCC/KSA high-end fit-out, hospitality or specialist contractingStrong knowledge of labour, materials and subcontract pricing, with sound commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge incomplete quotationsAdvanced Excel skills; experience with CostX, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Revit/Navisworks or similar take-off tools is a plusGood command of English; Turkish and Arabic is an advantageExperience with joinery, architectural finishes, stone, lighting, sanitary ware and specialist packages is highly valuedWhat We OfferA senior, high-visibility position within a growing regional contractorExposure to premium, design-led and specialist projectsClose collaboration with Procurement and Pre-Construction leadershipThe opportunity to build and shape our tendering function in Saudi Arabia

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Type: Full-time | Start: Immediately