Lead Cost Estimating Engineer Jan 2021 - Present
SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering • Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Assumed a leadership role by overseeing the estimate development process.
- Mentored and developed estimators to enhance their understanding of the estimating process.
- Collaborated with project management and clients to gather project information and assess requirements.
- Ensured the integrity and accuracy of produced estimates while ensuring timely execution.
- Participated in estimate risk and contingency evaluation.
- Prepared benchmarking reports to support cost estimates.
- Participated in client presentations, including kickoff and final review meetings, as required.
- Evaluated and finalized recommended allowances for design unknowns, escalation, contingency, and fee structure for the department.
Senior Cost Estimating Engineer Jul 2012 – Dec 2020
SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering • Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Utilized Aspen K-Base software to prepare estimates as needed
- Conduct detailed quantity take-offs, labor, material, and equipment cost estimates for each project.
- Prepared estimating using various estimating algorithms
- Performed estimate costs for labor, materials, and equipment for each project.
- Establish wage rates and productivity factors.
- Establish and manage a database for estimating purposes, as well as a list of preferred vendors, suppliers, and trades, and keep them up to date.
- Assist in project planning and scheduling.
- Proficient in the use of industry estimating data sources, e.g., RS Means, Richardson’s, John S. Page, Saudi Chamber of Commerce, etc.
- Ensure WBS is adhered to while quantifying work
- Prepare the Estimate Plan to establish the estimating methodology and cost-estimating principles applicable to the estimate preparation
- Prepares basis of estimate document denoting methodology, rationale, assumption, inclusions, and exclusions
Estimation & Materials Engineer Nov 2006 - Jun 2012
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants • Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Prepare comprehensive and professional bid proposals while ensuring compliance with client requirements and specifications.
- Prepare a Bill of Quantities, which lists the individual components required to construct the project
- Assisted in the review of subcontractor bids and proposals.
Design and Cost Engineer - I Nov 2005 - Oct 2006
EEI Corporation • Quezon City, Philippines
- Assisted senior estimators in analyzing project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Conducted quantity takeoffs for various construction elements and inputted data into estimating software.
- Researched and obtained pricing for construction materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
- Assisted in the preparation of bid packages, proposals, and cost estimates.
