Assistant Estimator

Burhani Engineers Ltd. offers end-to-end solutions in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and civil fields. Burhani Engineers Ltd. is an established EPC Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering company operating in the East and Central Africa region with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kampala and Dar-es-Salaam.

Assistant Estimator

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Estimator will manage tender pricing, documentation, and CRM updates while ensuring accurate cost estimation, compliance with technical requirements, and proper record-keeping for all tendering and quotation activities.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing Tenders and Quotation Requests

• Analyze tender documents and client requirements to prepare competitive pricing proposals.

• Develop cost estimates for materials, labor, and overheads based on project specifications.

• Ensure pricing aligns with company standards and profitability targets.

Bid Revision

• Review and revise bids based on updated client requirements or internal feedback.

• Ensure all revisions are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders promptly.

Price Discovery & Market Research

• Conduct market research to identify current pricing trends for materials and services.

• Document price data and upload it to the estimator team’s platform for reference.

• Maintain updated supplier and vendor price lists for accurate cost estimation.

• Develop and maintain a rate master for pricing to support accurate, consistent, and competitive cost estimation.

Tender Preparation & Technical Documentation

• Prepare complete tender submissions, including technical data sheets and manufacturer authorizations.

• Ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards in all documentation.