Vacancy: Civil Estimation Engineer (Portable Cabin Manufacturing)
Location: Ernakulam, Kerala, India (Office-Based)
Company: Portable Cabin & Modular Building Manufacturing Company – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Work Mode: Remote (Supporting Saudi Arabia Operations)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Estimation Engineer to join our engineering team in Ernakulam, Kerala. The successful candidate will work remotely with our Dammam, Saudi Arabia office, preparing accurate cost estimates, BOQs, material take-offs, and tender submissions for portable cabins, modular buildings, prefabricated structures, and site development projects.
This role requires strong technical knowledge of modular construction, steel structures, finishing works, and MEP coordination to ensure competitive and accurate project pricing.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for portable cabins, modular buildings, prefab structures, and steel buildings.
- Study tender documents, specifications, drawings, and client requirements.
- Prepare BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and quantity take-offs from drawings.
- Estimate costs for:
o Structural steel works
o Sandwich panels
o LGS (Light Gauge Steel) structures
o Gypsum and cement board works
o Doors and windows
o Flooring, ceilings, and finishing works
o Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Fire Fighting works
o Site development and external works
- Coordinate with procurement for supplier quotations and material pricing.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
- Analyze project risks and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Update and maintain estimation databases and standard costing sheets.
- Coordinate with design, production, procurement, and project management teams.
- Assist in value engineering and alternative material selection.
- Support project handover by providing estimation details to execution teams.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 3–7 years of experience in estimation, preferably in:
o Portable Cabin Manufacturing
o Modular Buildings
o Prefabricated Structures
o Steel Buildings
o Construction Industry
- Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian construction standards is an advantage.
- Experience preparing BOQs, tender documents, and project cost analysis.
- Good understanding of civil, architectural, structural, and MEP works.
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Technical Skills
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office
- Quantity Take-off
- Cost Estimation
- BOQ Preparation
- Tender Documentation
- ERP Software (preferred)
- Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards is an added advantage.
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Preferred Skills
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to meet tender deadlines.
- Good communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with overseas teams.
- Problem-solving and commercial awareness.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Stable long-term career opportunity.
- International project exposure.
- Professional growth within the modular construction industry.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Job Advertisement
We're Hiring – Civil Estimation Engineer
Location: Ernakulam, Kerala (Office-Based)
Working For: Leading Portable Cabin & Modular Building Manufacturer – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
We are looking for an experienced Civil Estimation Engineer to join our engineering team supporting our Saudi Arabia operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- 3–7 years of estimation experience
- Experience in Portable Cabins, Prefabricated Buildings, Modular Structures, or Construction
- Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation and quantity take-off
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Cost estimation and tender preparation
- BOQ and quantity take-off
- Material cost analysis
- Coordination with procurement and design teams
- Preparation of commercial proposals
- Value engineering and project costing
Work Location: Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Supporting Operations: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Apply Now!
If you have the required experience and are passionate about modular construction and estimation, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
