Estimation Engineer - Fire & Gas Systems
NNO Johnson Controls Norway AS
Apply to this jobAt Johnson Controls, we help deliver solutions that support safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations. In this role, you will prepare fire & gas system proposals that align with customer requirements, technical expectations, and project timelines.
As an Estimation Engineer, you will support budgetary and tender proposals across FEED and bid stages. The role combines technical review, cost estimation, vendor coordination, and disciplined proposal preparation to help deliver accurate and competitive submissions.
What Will You Do
- Prepare budgetary proposals for Consultants, PMCs, EPCs, and End Users during FEED.
- Review tender documents, identify gaps, and seek clarifications from customers or the department manager.
- Create, maintain, and organize tender files, quotations, and related documents.
- Attend site surveys and bid-clarification meetings and maintain clear reports.
- Float RFQs to sub-vendors and sub-contractors in line with procurement policies.
- Follow up on vendor quotations and compare commercial and technical inputs.
- Estimate product, engineering, labor, and project management costs.
- Coordinate with Operations, Legal, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, and Warranty teams on costs and terms.
- Prepare risk registers, estimation sheets, and proposals in line with company requirements and QA/QC procedures.
- Support techno-commercial negotiations, review draft and final POs, and prepare handover files for operations.
How Will You Do It
- Own each opportunity with accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail from tender receipt to handover.
- Stay close to the technical scope and customer requirements so proposals remain compliant and commercially competitive.
- Keep RFQ packages, quotations, approvals, and risk records complete, clear, and traceable.
- Work proactively with internal teams and external vendors to remove blockers and close clarifications quickly.
- Use a continuous-improvement mindset to challenge assumptions, refine estimates, and strengthen proposal quality.
- Collaborate as one team to support on-time submissions and a smooth transition into execution.
What We Look For
- Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Fire & Gas Systems.
- Experience and training in Fire & Gas Systems proposal or estimation work.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office.
- Understanding of engineering design as per NFPA, local codes and practices, ADNOC requirements, and Oil & Gas business requirements.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- A result-oriented, self-motivated, and customer-focused approach.
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative team where your technical judgment and commercial discipline help shape proposals for important Fire & Gas solutions. You will gain exposure to cross-functional stakeholders, complex project opportunities, and work that supports customer outcomes.
If this sounds like the right fit, we encourage you to apply.
Summary
Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, review tender documents, and coordinate with vendors.
Job title
Estimation Engineer - Fire & Gas Systems
Experience level
3-5 years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
engineering
Location requirements
Abu Dhabi, UAE; remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates