This document describes the job of an Estimation Engineer. The key responsibilities of the role include: 1) Preparing accurate estimates for plant shutdown projects based on manpower, equipment, and material requirements as well as the project timeline. 2) Reviewing customer requirements, preparing technical proposals, and ensuring clear understanding of contractual obligations. 3) Performing quantity take-offs from drawings and site visits, estimating resource needs, and developing project schedules and manpower plans.

1. A Sector business of:
Job Title : ESTIMATION ENGINEER
Department /Section : Estimation Job Grade :
Business Unit / Division : ZIMIPCO-DAMMAM JD No. :
Date Created : Date Revised : April 19, 2009
Prepared by:
Gel Chua
Reviewed by:
Ali Al Shammary
Approvals:
JOB PURPOSE: (Why does the job exist?)
Renders accurate and competitive project estimation to customers based on manpower, equipment and material
requirements for shutdown of hydrocarbon facilities including the time requirement for completing the plant
shutdown. Likewise, reviews the customer’s requirements, prepares and submits technical tender documents for
customer’s approval and reviews the contract agreement to ensure clear understanding of the deliverables.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: (Minimum attributes for the job holder to be effective in this job in terms of education, qualifications/
certifications, work experiences, specific job skills, computer literacy, language/communication skills, personal competencies, work
environment & physical effort)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical.
• Minimum of 5 -8 years working experience in Estimation function from a plant shutdown and
facilities construction and commissioning. a Process Equipment or Heat Exchangers
Industry (Pressure Vessels, Column, Heat Exchangers, Storage Tanks).
• Very strong computer skills in MS word and Excel.
• Should have worked in Plant shutdown and Piping modification contracts in the field
• Should have adequate knowledge to assess the resources requirement (crane, manpower
and equipment, consumables)
• Should be familiar with equipment / piping / steel structure drawings with complete
knowledge in material specification.
• Excellent communication skills in English language (oral and written).
• Strong Analytical Skills
SUPERVISION GIVEN: if any, (job title/s of employee/s supervised by this position)
None.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: (job title of this position’s immediate supervisor / manager)
Business Development Manager
COMMUNICATIONS: (job title, department, and/or entities, that the position has interface internal or external)
Internal communications – BD Manager, Design team,
External Communications – Client and supplier / subcontractor
JOB AUTHORITY / OTHER FACTORS: if any, (decision making authority, resources controlled, operational, financial,
administrative functions, or any special distinct requirement for the job)
Should be independently assess the work volume and analyze the requirement of resources including subcontractor
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2. KEY RESULTS AREAS / AREAS of ON-GOING ACCOUNTABILITY (What areas or major activities will produce the
contributions that the company expects from this employee?)
LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES (Routine and non-routine task that has to be performed in order to achieve the KRA identified.
Highlight the result that is expected from each task)
services to finalize the cost / budget.
1 Quantity Take Off
• Attend site visit and prepare the material requirement from the drawings and from the site condition.
• Estimate the scaffolding and crane requirement.
• Thoroughly study the scope of work and compile the material requirement in accordance to the
specification and standards.
• Prepare material take off from steel structure drawing / Piping isometric drawings.
2 Estimation Capability
• Estimate the total resource requirement for project Execution and get the quotation from suppliers and
subcontractors.
• Estimate the man hour requirement.
• Prepare execution schedule in Primavera and finalize Manpower and Equipment loading chart.
• Estimate the painting / insulation requirement
3 Bid Review and Management
• Reviews the bid documents to ensure complete understanding of the contractual obligations and
project duration.
• Identify special welding requirement and ASME certification and get the details from QA /QC.
4 Human Resources Management
• Promotes cooperation & team work and leads by example
• Maintains good relationships with internal functional groups and external customers.
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3. KEY RESULTS AREAS / AREAS of ON-GOING ACCOUNTABILITY (What areas or major activities will produce the
contributions that the company expects from this employee?)
LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES (Routine and non-routine task that has to be performed in order to achieve the KRA identified.
Highlight the result that is expected from each task)
1 Project’s Technical Specifications
• Understands and analyzes the project technical specifications and requirements such as surface
preparation and painting system requirements, schedule of delivery requirements, bill of quantities and
all other items that are to be identified.
• Coordinates with various departments like engineering and sales for information when required for
estimating.
2 Project Estimation
• Discusses in detail with the Manager Key pricing criteria namely man hours and method of
measurement.
• Contacts possible vendors for purchase of items as may be required and selects the best bidders to
ensure best resources.
• Prepares the Project Estimation for review and submission.
3 Preparation and Release of Quotation
• Prepares the quotation as per company’s standard covering all Technical considerations, Assumptions,
exclusions and terms, for review and approval of the Manager prior to its release.
• Checks with the Sales for mark up and other commercial issues.
• Decides on the validity of the Quotation if not provided by the customer.
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