Estimation Engineer

2 days ago

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt CD+M Lighting Design Group Full time

Lighting Design Estimation Engineer – Key Job Description Points (Consultancy Only)1. Scope Review & Understanding

  • Review RFPs, design briefs, architectural drawings, and project documentation to determine the lighting consultancy scope.
  • Identify required deliverables per stage (Concept, Schematic, DD, CD, IFC, Site Support).
  • Highlight scope gaps, grey areas, and missing information.

2. Fee Estimation & Proposal Support

  • Prepare fee estimates for lighting design consultancy services across all project types.
  • Analyse project size, complexity, timelines, and required manpower to generate accurate design hours.
  • Develop pricing models based on man-hours, blended rates, regional rates, and resource allocation.
  • Support BD and Directors with commercial proposals, fee breakdowns, and stage percentages.

3. Resource Planning & Manpower Allocation

  • Estimate man-days per role (designers, senior designers, PMs).
  • Prepare resource schedules aligned with project timelines and BD pipeline planning.
  • Support PMs with preliminary workload forecasts.

4. Scope Comparison, Exclusions & Risk Identification (New Section)

  • Compare lighting design scope vs. MEP engineering scope to identify overlaps, conflicts, and missing responsibilities.
  • List all assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and dependencies, ensuring they are clearly reflected in proposals.
  • Identify project risks, including:
  • Unrealistic timelines
  • Missing design information
  • Excessive coordination requirements
  • Scope creep potential
  • Unclear site involvement
  • Recommend mitigation strategies and communicate risk-impact to BD and leadership team.

5. Benchmarking & Cost Intelligence

  • Maintain internal benchmarking database for similar project types and actual man-hours used.
  • Track historical fees to continuously refine accuracy and market competitiveness.
  • Analyse market trends and competitor pricing for different regions.

6. Technical Coordination

  • Liaise with design leads to validate scope complexity and technical requirements.
  • Coordinate with BD, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on rates and proposal strategy.
  • Provide input on VO/variation claims related to additional scope.

7. Tools & Software

  • Strong proficiency in Excel estimation sheets and costing templates.
  • Knowledge of Odoo or similar ERP/CRM platforms.
  • Ability to read AutoCAD/Revit for basic scope quantification.

8. Competencies

  • Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and organisational skills.
  • Deep understanding of lighting design workflow and deliverables.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

9. Qualifications

  • Degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3–5+ years experience in lighting design or design estimation within consultancy.
  • Strong understanding of lighting design stages, standards, and industry practices.

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