Asst. Manager -Tendering & Estimation

RK Interiors; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Interiors seeks an experienced Assistant Manager- Tendering & Estimation to lead data center and turnkey interior project bids. You will evaluate tenders, prepare BOQs, run cost estimates, and manage vendor quotes to craft competitive techno-commercial proposals.

The role requires strong civil/interior knowledge, meticulous rate analysis, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams to meet deadlines and client requirements.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in tendering, estimation, costing, or quantity surveying.
• Mandatory experience in Data Center and Turnkey interior projects.
• Strong understanding of civil, interior, finishing, and fit-out works.
• Ability to interpret architectural, civil, structural, interior, and MEP drawings.
• Experience in BOQ preparation, QTO, rate analysis, estimation, and costing.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Strong knowledge of tender procedures and commercial conditions.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and commercial conditions.
• Study architectural, civil, structural, interior, and MEP drawings for tender preparation.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQs from tender drawings and technical documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, interior, finishing, and allied works.
• Conduct rate analysis for materials, labour, subcontractor works, equipment, wastage, overheads, and margins.
• Prepare techno-commercial bids and complete tender documentation.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist agencies.
• Prepare commercial comparison statements and vendor/subcontractor rate comparisons.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, deviations, and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with Design, Projects, Procurement, Planning, Contracts, and Commercial teams.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, client discussions, and technical clarifications.
• Prepare tender summaries, cost sheets, bid comparisons, and management approval notes.
• Support post-tender negotiations and client clarifications.
• Develop value engineering and cost optimization proposals.
• Maintain historical cost databases, material rates, labour rates, vendor quotations, and subcontractor rates.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tenders within client requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Tendering

Estimation

BOQ preparation

Rate analysis

Commercial bids

Vendor evaluation

Costing

QTO

Data Center projects

Turnkey interior projects

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager- Tendering & Estimation with strong hands-on experience in Data Center and Turnkey Interior projects. The candidate will be responsible for tender evaluation, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, estimation, rate analysis, vendor/subcontractor costing, and preparation of competitive techno-commercial bids.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working on Data Center projects and turnkey interior/fit-out projects, with a strong understanding of civil, architectural, finishing, and allied works.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and commercial conditions.
• Study architectural, civil, structural, interior, and MEP drawings for tender preparation.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQs from tender drawings and technical documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, interior, finishing, and allied works.
• Conduct rate analysis for materials, labour, subcontractor works, equipment, wastage, overheads, and margins.
• Prepare techno-commercial bids and complete tender documentation.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist agencies.
• Prepare commercial comparison statements and vendor/subcontractor rate comparisons.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, deviations, and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with Design, Projects, Procurement, Planning, Contracts, and Commercial teams.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, client discussions, and technical clarifications.
• Prepare tender summaries, cost sheets, bid comparisons, and management approval notes.
• Support post-tender negotiations and client clarifications.
• Develop value engineering and cost optimization proposals.
• Maintain historical cost databases, material rates, labour rates, vendor quotations, and subcontractor rates.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tenders within client requirements and deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

Mandatory Project Experience

Candidates must have prior hands-on experience in:

• Data Center Projects Mandatory
• Turnkey Interior / Interior Fit-Out Projects Mandatory
• Civil & Interior Turnkey Projects
• Commercial Office Interiors
• Industrial / Corporate Fit-Out Projects
• MEP & Allied Works

Experience in Data Center construction, Interior fit-out, refurbishment, or interior projects will be highly preferred.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5 -10 years of relevant experience in tendering, estimation, costing, or quantity surveying.
• Mandatory prior experience in Data Center and Turnkey Interior projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil, interior, finishing, and fit-out works.
• Ability to independently interpret architectural, civil, structural, interior, and MEP drawings.
• Strong experience in BOQ preparation, QTO, rate analysis, estimation, and costing.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Good understanding of tender procedures, commercial conditions, exclusions, and contractual requirements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict submission deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Technical Skills

• Quantity Take-Off (QTO)
• BOQ Preparation & Analysis
• Tendering & Estimation
• Civil & Interior Estimation
• Rate Analysis
• Costing & Pricing
• Data Center Project Estimation
• Turnkey Interior Estimation
• Vendor & Subcontractor Evaluation
• Techno-Commercial Bid Preparation
• Cost Optimization
• Contract / Tender Condition Review
• Advanced MS Excel
• AutoCAD
• MS Office