Chief Estimator – Electrical Tenders

About the role

Archirodon, an international EPC contractor active for more than half a century in energy, marine, infrastructure and defense and security projects, is looking for a reliable and highly motivated Chief Estimator to join its Cairo office. The role covers electrical estimation and tendering, from scope definition and quantity take-offs to cost estimates, supplier quotations and tender support.

Key responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, UFGS/UFC specifications, RFPs and tender documents to define the complete electrical scope and identify missing or unclear requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators and ATS, UPS, grounding and lightning protection, lighting and controls, fire alarm, low-voltage and security systems.
• Prepare complete electrical cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, freight, logistics and other costs.
• Develop labor productivity and installation cost assumptions based on project location and requirements.
• Issue RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate and normalize quotations, and prepare tender clarifications, assumptions, exclusions and RFIs.
• Identify scope gaps, design discrepancies, constructability concerns and commercial risks, and support value engineering and alternative pricing.
• Prepare estimates for change orders and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) on awarded projects, and maintain cost data from completed projects.
• Manage multiple tenders accurately and on strict bid deadlines, and guide junior estimators and quantity surveyors.
• Coordinate with MEP, Procurement, Engineering and Project teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical estimation and tendering on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience preparing complete electrical estimates from drawings and specifications, not just pricing existing BOQs.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Nice to have: US government project estimating experience (DoD, OBO, USACE, NAVFAC), hands-on UFGS/UFC experience, international projects with imported equipment, experience as an electrical contractor or MEP subcontractor, and AACE or RICS certification.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and international electrical codes.
• Quantity take-off tools such as Bluebeam Revu or PlanSwift.
• Estimating software, AutoCAD and Revit review, advanced Excel and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment costs, labor productivity, subcontracting and procurement lead times.