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Estimation Specialist | Wooden Factory (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) @ alfanar

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, SAOnsiteFull-time
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Requisition ID: 30669 Job Country: Saudi Arabia (SA) Job City: Riyadh Group Overview: Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries. alfanar Building Systems alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems. . The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

  • Ceramic wall and floor tiles
  • Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
  • Precast concrete products and architectural elements
  • Office & home furniture and interior décor products Job Purpose Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for products and customer enquiries by evaluating technical requirements, material quantities, manufacturing needs, and pricing inputs to support competitive offers and informed commercial decisions.

Key Accountability Areas Requirements Review & Quotation Preparation Review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings, and quantity schedules to establish quotation requirements.

  • Identify missing information and clarify technical requirements with relevant teams.
  • Prepare detailed quotations using approved estimation tools, verifying quantities, calculations, and pricing inputs.
  • Ensure quotations clearly reflect the offered scope, assumptions, and exclusions.
  • Cost Estimation & Analysis Estimate material, labor, machine time, and other manufacturing costs based on product requirements.
  • Assess the cost impact of component selection, specialized materials, manufacturing methods, and customer specifications.
  • Prepare revised estimates for changes in quantities, specifications, or product configurations.
  • Compare estimates with historical data and available actual costs to identify variances and improve accuracy.
  • Technical Coordination & Commercial Support Coordinate with engineering, production, procurement, and sales teams to validate technical requirements and cost inputs.
  • Resolve estimation discrepancies and recommend suitable alternatives to improve cost-effectiveness while meeting specifications.
  • Support offer evaluations and provide technical and cost clarifications.
  • Contribute to commercial negotiations within the assigned scope and delegated authority.
  • Estimate Review & Documentation Check completed estimates for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with approved costing procedures.
  • Maintain traceable records of rates, quantities, assumptions, calculations, and quotation revisions.
  • Update estimation data to reflect approved changes in material prices, labor rates, and manufacturing costs.
  • Estimation Improvement & Knowledge Sharing Evaluate estimation methods and recommend improvements to accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Provide practical guidance to less experienced engineers on estimation tools, calculations, and procedures.
  • Share lessons learned from quotation reviews and cost comparisons to improve future estimates.5 Role Accountability HR Proficiency: Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.
  • Delivery: Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
  • Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
  • Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
  • Problem-Solving: Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
  • Quality: Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
  • Business Process Improvements: Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.
  • Compliance: Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.
  • Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.
  • Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Business Administration Work Experience 2 to 4 Years Technical / Functional Competencies Adaptability Communication Creativity Details Oriented Initiative MS Office Negotiation Report writing Teamwork Time Management Well Organized Work under pressur

Skills

Cost EstimationQuotation preparationMicrosoft OfficeNegotiationReport writingtechnical coordinationcommercial supportQuality Control

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