Lighting Design Estimation Engineer

Lighting Design Estimation Engineer
نوع العمل : عمل كلى
الخبرة : 0-3 سنة
الراتب : غير مذكور
المكان : لبنان


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.للتقديم الان