Director of Estimating & Operational Performance

MISSION

Position based in Dubai

The candidate will be Responsible for the overall organization, productivity, and quality of the Estimating Department and the Operational Performance function across the Middle East region. He/She will Ensure excellence in tender strategy, bid preparation, cost accuracy, and performance reporting in line with Colas Middle East standards and the company’s strategic objectives in road construction and maintenance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ESTIMATING & TENDERS

• Lead and guarantee the quality, competitiveness, and strategic alignment of the regional order book.
• Guide the regional tender strategy by analyzing market trends, client requirements, pricing dynamics, and competitor positioning.
• Manage, supervise, and develop the local estimating managers and their teams.
• Oversee the preparation of high‑quality tender submissions involving strategic elements.
• Ensure robust and reliable cost estimates.
• Facilitate internal tender reviews.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, partners, and subcontractors.
• Ensure the Estimating Department remains up to date with market conditions.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation. • Lead preparation for Tender Committee / Market Commission submissions.
• Promote synergies and consistency across the region.Encadre les rédactions des fiches de retour d’expérience et bonnes pratiques sur les projets et s’assure de leur diffusion.

2. OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

• Develop and implement performance‑tracking tools for major projects.
• Collect and analyze site feedback and performance indicators.
• Ensure milestones at 0%, 20%, 50%, and 80% progress are reviewed.
• Provide support missions to project teams.
• Supervise preparation of lessons‑learned reports and best‑practice documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Construction Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years experience in estimating, tendering, or technical management.
• Fluent French and English.
• Strong command of Excel, Word, Outlook; knowledge of MS Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of road works, asphalt production, pavement design, earthworks, drainage, and civil works.

SKILLS

• Communication
• Autonomy
• Analyticial skills
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership
• Organization
• Stress resistance
• Decisiveness
• Networking