Prefab Estimation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Estimation & Costing

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for Prefab and Modular Building projects based on drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and project requirements.

• Conduct detailed Quantity Take-Off (QTO) for structural, architectural, finishing, MEP, and other project components.

• Analyze project requirements, design complexity, materials, labor, manufacturing, transportation, installation, site works, and other associated costs.

• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns covering materials, labor, subcontractors, equipment, logistics, overheads, and other project-related costs.

• Obtain, evaluate, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Maintain an updated database of material costs, supplier rates, subcontractor rates, labor rates, and market prices.

• Review historical project costs and market trends to improve the accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates.

2. Prefab & Modular Building Expertise

• Develop estimates for modular building components including, where applicable:

  • Steel and structural systems

  • Sandwich panels and cladding

  • Roofing systems

  • Doors and windows

  • Flooring and ceiling systems

  • Internal and external finishes

  • Electrical systems

  • Plumbing and sanitary works

  • HVAC systems

  • Fire protection systems

  • Fixtures, fittings, and other modular building components

• Understand the relationship between factory manufacturing costs, transportation, erection/installation, site works, and final project costs.

• Review proposed construction methods and product selections from a cost and buildability perspective.

• Identify opportunities to optimize modular design, materials, manufacturing methods, and installation processes.

3. Tendering & Commercial Activities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, commercial conditions, and contract requirements.

• Identify discrepancies, exclusions, assumptions, risks, and commercial exposures in tender documents.

• Prepare and submit RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors and follow up on commercial quotations.

• Prepare Commercial and Technical Compliance/Response Schedules required for tender submissions.

• Raise RFIs (Requests for Information) to clarify technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.

• Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial notes.

• Conduct tender comparison and analysis and recommend suitable suppliers/subcontractors.

• Support commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Prepare tender presentations for Senior Management, including cost analysis, pricing strategy, risk analysis, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial recommendations.

4. Budgeting & Value Engineering

• Develop project budgets based on approved estimates and project requirements.

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns.

• Conduct Value Engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, functionality, safety, or project requirements.

• Evaluate alternative materials, suppliers, systems, and construction methods from both technical and commercial perspectives.

• Provide recommendations to Engineering and Project Management teams regarding cost-effective solutions.

5. Post-Award Commercial & Cost Control

• Support the project team in monitoring project costs against the approved budget.

• Review procurement commitments, subcontractor costs, material costs, and project expenditures.

• Prepare and evaluate Variations, Change Orders, and Additional Works.

• Assess the cost impact of design changes, scope changes, material substitutions, and site instructions.

• Prepare and support Progress Valuations / Payment Applications in coordination with the Project Manager and QS team.

• Identify and report cost and program implications to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in maintaining accurate project cost reports and commercial records.

6. Fit-Out & Project Support

• Support the project team during the fit-out and finishing stages to ensure works remain within the approved budget and project schedule.