contract manager jobs in Obour City

Job Summary:

Seeking a Commercial Cost Estimator with a strong background and understanding of current Egyptian project management, and cost control. Preferred experience in electrical, mechanical, civil, and construction. Salary compensation is based off job qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in cost control, tendering operations and financial proposal development. This role is critical in providing accurate cost projections and financial assessments to support project planning, budgeting, and execution. Candidate must be able to seamlessly integrate into fast-paced office environment with a growing Cairo based company.

Must be fluent in English; written and verbal communication skills will be essential to build and maintain relationships with American vendors, as well as architects/engineers, subcontractors, clients, and team members. This position is hiring for a start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

· Analyze suppliers and supplier quotes to make recommendations for use in estimates.

· Identify and develop new vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors—both locally and regionally. Support the evaluation of alternative production methods and materials to optimize cost, quality, and project efficiency.

· Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to gather necessary information for estimating purposes.

· Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.

· Participate in bid preparation and submission processes, ensuring competitive and well-supported pricing.

· Evaluate subcontractor bids and assist in the selection of qualified subcontractors.

· Support procurement activities by preparing cost data, identifying qualified local and regional vendors, and assisting in price negotiations and contract preparation.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial cost estimation, unqualified individuals without verifiable experience will be denied.

· Must be based in Cairo, Egypt and have strong familiarity with local commercial regulations and practices.

· Proven knowledge of Egyptian and Middle Eastern vendors, cost estimating methodologies, and procurement processes.

· Must be fluent in English; written and verbal communication skills requirement as this position requires working with international companies that use English as the primary language daily.

Benefits:

· Health and Social Insurance.

· Bonuses based upon successful candidate's performance and overall profitability performance of the company.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in engineering or business

Experience:

• Cost Estimation: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: E£85,000.00 - E£100,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• 1. Please rank the following eight disciplines in order of your comfort level in cost estimating them, from the most comfortable (1) to least comfortable (8)

Civil
Structural
Mechanical
Fire Protection
Electrical
Plumbing
Telecommunications
Architectural

2. Describe how you determine a specific unit cost for any given material.
3. Have you prepared estimates for both firm-fix-price and IDIQ/task order contracts? If so, how do your approaches differ between the two?
4. What measures do you take to mitigate risk in any given cost estimation? Please describe 3 different ways that you can reduce risk.
5. Many times, Interdyne subcontracts with highly technical, discipline-specific subcontractors. In this case, how would you ensure that this subcontractor is giving Interdyne the best possible price?
5. Do you have experience procuring equipment or material from the United States?