Job Opportunity in UAE as a FM Estimation Manager

Al Futtaim offers a job opportunity in UAE as an FM Estimation Manager. You will be also responsible for directing company-wide estimating & tendering and all associated activities related to tender preparation and submittal. You are expected to be an expert in preparing cost estimation with the objective of reducing costs and maximizing Al Futtaim Engineering FM Sales gross margins. You will manage deviance from the actual and targets set during the periodic P&L review meetings while assisting in compiling tenders.

You will be responsible for:

• Optimize management of resources to maintain productiveness and effectiveness in all possible aspects in order to reach cost efficiency during tenders’ preparation.
• Comparison studies based on suppliers' quotations.
• Establish and implement “best practices” and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Evaluate tender documents from a technical point of view in order to identify risk factors, ensuring that technical terms comply with the relevant standards for the overall risk assessment and bid decision managing and prioritizing workload of daily operations.
• Review and finalizes cost estimates proposal with the relevant team in terms of the required material as per bill of quantities, amount of work, material/ equipment/ and manpower requirements during the tendering phase.
• Supporting documentation that showcases AFE FM capability.
• Ensure historical data is documented and archived on each quoted project.
• Maintain databases of standard material costs and various market pricing models.
• Generate weekly tender status reports highlighting progress on concerned tenders.
• Prepare and generates monthly progress reports highlighting tender wins/ losses (indicating reasons) for review and verification of management.
• Proactive participation in pre-bid meetings and corporate/client presentation meetings as required.
• Provide all the necessary project clarifications/ information upon project award to the Project Manager as per the project budget; advise the Project Manager on contractual rights, remedies which has been taken into consideration during tendering.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiating with suppliers on both technical and commercial aspects of products.
• Negotiating tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs.
• Achieve sales / Estimation targets set by the management.
• Generate business opportunities and RFP’s through customer contact to meet the company’s business plans and growth strategies.
• Track and report the current status of potential projects, markets, customer news, and developments.
• Lead the development and preparation of RFP’s, Pre-Qualification, formal presentations.
• Assess the targeted quality of business coming in; refocusing efforts if off track.
• Develop staff development programs such as skills enhancement training and job-related training sessions to ensure competent work output.
• Manage and monitors the performance of direct reports and provides guidance as and when required.
• Assign estimating work, coach, mentor, and provide technical support to the estimating team.

You must have:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferably Electrical or Mechanical.
2. Significant market research and analytical skills.
3. Expert knowledge of estimating strategies, techniques, and UAE standards and regulations.
4. From 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in Facilities Management estimating, tendering preferably in GCC/UAE.
5. Additional experience in MEP, fitout, infrastructure will be an advantage.
6. Should be highly flexible and adaptable and able to work effectively with a multicultural workforce.
7. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders based on the presented data.
8. Ability to interpret client requirements and create work-winning proposals.
9. Should have won businesses through developing client relationships centered on solutions that deliver business excellence to both client and contractor.
10. Strong track record in a service industry operating at the management level, where client relationships are essential.
11. Good networks within the FM and/or Property Industry including competitors, clients, and suppliers.
12. Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at levels.
13. Proven knowledge in Budgeting, costing, market survey/analysis, and establishing contacts skills.
14. Knowledge in computer-aided facilities management system (CAFM).
15. Ability to identify the training needs of team members, coach, and guide team for better employee engagement.
16. A clear understanding of technical, commercial, and finance-related matters pertaining to the contracts.
17. Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
18. Logical and creative ability in resolving problems.
19. Ability to lead a team by example.
20. Be details oriented and have good presentation skills.
21. Living the company values.
22. Great communication and analytical skills.
23. Negotiation knowledge.

About Al-Futtaim:

Al-Futtaim’s family business traces its origins back to the 1930s on the banks of the Dubai Creek, a trailblazer for innovative trading concepts designed to enrich lifestyles. Today, Al-Futtaim is present in 29 countries, represents over 200 companies spanning the automotive, finance, retail, and real estate industries, and it is now 42,000 people strong. Currently spanning the automotive, finance, retail, and real estate industries, Al-Futtaim’s diverse and far-reaching portfolio of brands and companies are ever-present in people’s lives, from the shores of Singapore to the sands of the UAE.

See more available grants on For9a

See more available fellowships on For9a

See more opportunities in the US available on For9a