Joseph Thabet

Master’s degree holder in construction management®, PRMG®, PMP®

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

As a dedicated Tender Engineer, I specialize in developing comprehensive and competitive proposals that drive project success and business growth. With extensive experience in tender management, cost estimation, and client relations, I excel at aligning project objectives with client expectations. My analytical skills and attention to detail ensure that every submission not only meets industry standards but also positions our offerings for success in a competitive landscape.

Experience

  • Tendering Engineer at Altorath International Engineering Consultants L.L.C (AIC)
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    •Analyze RFPs and tender documents to prepare “Go/No-Go” evaluations, ensuring alignment with project scope, feasibility, and company objectives. •Develop comprehensive technical proposals tailored to client requirements, adhering to industry standards, codes, and best practices. •Prepare and review detailed commercial proposals, including cost estimates, pricing structures, and budget alignment to support competitive and profitable submissions. •Coordinate with clients by submitting RFIs, attending kick-off meetings, and addressing inquiries to ensure clarity and alignment throughout the tendering phase. •Work closely with internal disciplines to collect and review proposal inputs, verify compliance with client requirements, and document key assumptions and exclusions. •Manage subconsultant communications, evaluate technical and commercial offers, and recommend suitable partners based on capability, quality, cost, and schedule. •Maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication, follow-up, and proactive resolution of proposal-related issues. •Conduct market and competitor analysis to enhance proposal strategies and strengthen competitive positioning. •Develop, update, and maintain proposal templates, tools, and standard documentation to support efficient and consistent proposal preparation. •Ensure all proposals comply with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements, while identifying and mitigating potential risks. •Collaborate with design, engineering, finance, and project management teams to ensure alignment and accuracy across all proposal components. •Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness of the proposal development lifecycle.

  • Sr. Tendering and Cost Estimation engineer at ICON Egypt
    May 2025 - Oct 2025 · 6 mos

    •Specializing in preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for high-end fit-out works, including materials, labor, equipment, and overheads. •Skilled in analyzing project documentation (drawings, specifications, and technical requirements) to define scope, identify constraints, and ensure alignment with client objectives and budgets. •Lead the full tendering process: compiling BOQs and technical proposals to submitting complete tender packages, ensuring compliance with client and company standards. •Liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and accurate technical inputs, ensuring estimates remain both profitable and competitive. •Experienced in project documentation review, identifying critical project details and ensuring clarity on deliverables and client requirements. •Provide value engineering solutions to optimize design and cost efficiency without compromising quality. •Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, design teams, and procurement to align estimates with actual project goals and execution strategies. •Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, material prices, and labor rates through continuous market research and benchmarking with historical project data. •Represent the estimation function in client meetings, providing clear justifications, clarifications, and ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle. •Conduct post-project cost evaluations to assess variances between estimated and actual costs, contributing to continuous process improvement.

  • Tendering Engineer at EHAF Consulting Engineers
    Nov 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Reviewing the project’s specifications carefully and identifying the tender scope of work. • Controlling the prequalification process for main contractors and suppliers. • Receiving and studying the contractors' pricing basis and escalating them to the company’s departments. • Communicating with contractors and receiving their RFIs . • Sending RFQs to the approved contractors including all required items (Drawings, Specifications and Initial Quantities). • Preparing Comparison sheets to determine the best offer. • Value engineering (Specification and material selection) to adjust the budget. • Formulating precise summary sheets, enhancing the tender calculations. • Coordinating with the company’s departments (Planning, Contracts, MEP, etc.). • Submitting Tender proposals to meet customer requirements. • Studying projects with a value exceeding 5 billion EGP cumulative.

  • Site Engineer at VINCI Construction
    Dec 2021 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Site engineer-viaduct department at VINCI- Cairo Metro L3Ph3 • Monitoring daily activities of different works (Viaduct section). • Carrying out daily inspections for different elements (Rebar, Formwork, Pre-pouring, and repair). • Review drawings and send feedback as per site conditions for correction if needed. • Assuring that used materials are according to material submittal forms and preparing purchase orders with necessary materials and equipment. • Assuring that work is according to standard codes, project specifications, work procedure, ITP, method statement, and the latest approved drawings. • Prepare documents related to work. Follow-up, daily report, and weekly report. • Suggesting, planning, monitoring, and corrective action reports if needed. • Carrying out field tests related to concrete and soil. • Assist the site manager in reporting on progress, safety, quality control, and design modification. • Coordinating and interfacing with technical and QA/QC dept. to solve technical and quality issues. • Coordinating with outside subcontractors and distributed work orders. • Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the general workforce involved in the project.