Associate Engineer / Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Civil Construction Estimation & Costing (B2B)

e2E RAIL Group; Karnataka; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

e2E RAIL Group is seeking a skilled Civil Construction Estimator & Costing Engineer with 4-8 years of relevant experience in railway infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, budgeting, and vendor evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and strong analytical skills. Proficient in MS Office and estimation tools, the candidate will work independently and manage multiple estimation activities in a full-time capacity based in Karnataka, India.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in Civil Construction Estimation & Costing.
• Experience in Railway Infrastructure / Metro / Government Projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, budgets, and project bids.
• Determine project costs for labor, materials, and services.
• Support tendering and proposal preparation activities.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Estimation & Quantity Surveying Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

4-6 years

Corporate Office

Full-Time

Department: B2B – BD

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Construction Estimator & Costing Engineer with experience in Railway Infrastructure and Civil Construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, budgeting, vendor evaluations, and cost control activities for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, budgets, and project bids for civil and railway infrastructure projects.
• Determine project costs including labor, materials, equipment, logistics, and subcontractor services.
• Support tendering and proposal preparation activities.

Quantity Survey & Plan Analysis

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, tender documents, and site requirements.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs for civil works, materials, and manpower.
• Validate measurements and quantities against project scope.
• Float RFQs and collect quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compare quotations and prepare techno-commercial evaluations.
• Maintain vendor costing records and supplier databases.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, procurement teams, consultants, and clients for estimate validation and project costing discussions.
• Support project execution teams with cost clarifications and budget monitoring.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare estimation reports, cost analysis sheets, budget trackers, and management presentations.
• Maintain estimation databases, historical costing records, and pricing references.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, project requirements, and applicable construction norms.

Site Visits & Monitoring

• Conduct site visits for quantity verification, project assessment, and cost validation.
• Support project teams in monitoring construction progress and resource utilization.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction and railway infrastructure estimation practices.
• Good understanding of BOQ preparation, quantity surveying, and project costing.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail with strong documentation capability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimation activities.

Software Skills

• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• ERP Systems
• Estimation & Quantity Surveying Tools
• AutoCAD knowledge will be an added advantage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or related field.

Experience

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in Civil Construction Estimation & Costing.
• Experience in Railway Infrastructure / Metro / Government Projects preferred.