Estimation Engineer

The Estimation Engineer is responsible for project material estimation, sub-contractor invoice/payment preparation/review and comparison with the sub-contract documents. The role ensures compliance with technical, commercial, and contractual requirements while acting as a coordination point between internal teams, and subcontractors.

Project Estimation Management:

• Review and analyze project documents including Drawing, technical specifications, and BOQs.

• Identify key technical, commercial, and contractual requirements, including associated risks.

• Coordinate with engineering, and procurement, to develop compliant and competitive estimation documents.

• Obtain and evaluate quotations from local and international vendors and subcontractors.

• Prepare and submit complete project estimation packages (technical and quantity) within deadlines.

• Review and verify sub-contractor invoices.

• Identify risks, deviations in sub-contract documents.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Prepare contractual correspondence such as clarifications, deviations, and compliance statements.

• Ensure all sub-contracts align with company policies and project requirements.

Technical Coordination:

• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to prepare:

  • Project Material Technical specifications

  • Project Material Quantity

  • Reference Design drawings and inputs

  • And other compliance documentation

Bid Clarifications & Negotiations:

• Prepare responses to client queries and clarification requests.

• Participate in pre-bid meetings and technical/commercial discussions.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain organized records of all project estimation and contractual documents.

• Prepare project BOQ and material estimation summaries, comparison sheets, and reports.

• Monitor sub-contractor invoice status and maintain an updated invoice payment record sheet.

Post-Award Support:

• Support in sub-contract document preparation.

• Assist in preparation of project long lead item list preparation.

• Monitor contractual obligations, variations, and claims during project execution.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/structure Engineering

Experience:

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in the power sector (Transmission, Substations, Distribution)

• Proven experience in project estimation, contract management, and EPC projects

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Project Material Estimation.

• Strong knowledge of Project Design Drawing specification understanding and review

• Proficiency in MS Excel, BOQ analysis, and contract tools

• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Reporting & Supervision:

• Reports directly to the Project Manager

• Works closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Project Teams

• Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs along with a cover letter, educational and work experience documents to (jobs@zncc.com) no later than 08 October 2026.

• The subject line of the email must be: Estimation Engineer-ZNCC-VA-67-2026

• Please ensure that your CV + Cover letter files are renamed with your full name; otherwise, your application will not be shortlisted.