Bid & Cost Estimation Lead - Metro

Adani; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani is seeking a senior Prebid Consultant to lead comprehensive cost estimation for infrastructure projects in Mumbai. You will prepare BOQs, perform detailed rate analysis, and benchmark costs against industry standards, enabling the BD team to craft competitive bids.

The role requires deep Civil engineering expertise, leadership of a cost estimation team, and collaboration across design and commercial functions.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Civil Engineering is required.
• 12+ years of work experience in construction/infrastructure.
• Experience leading cost estimation and bidding efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of project cost estimates, including BOQ and rate analysis.
• Benchmark with comparable projects and ensure alignment with standards.
• Support BD with bid costs to secure tenders.
• Verify and approve estimates; conduct site visits and vendor checks.
• Foster collaboration between Techno-commercial and Design teams.

Skills

Cost estimation

Value engineering

Bid analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor interaction

Education

BE / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Experience: 12+ years

Job description

• Identification of Prebid Consultants for specialized projects in consultation with Design team.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive project cost estimates, O&M costs, including BOQ, detailed rate analysis, and benchmarking with comparable projects.
• Enable business development team with the cost estimates used for preparing effective right-sized bids for winning new projects.
• Ensure cost estimates align with MORTH/IRC specifications and industry standards.
• Understand project specifications and requirements and use value-engineering to prepare optimal cost estimates to support bidding.
• Verify and approve cost estimates prepared by the team for bidding, ensuring the most competitive and accurate cost projections.
• Conduct site studies and evaluate local material availability to ensure competitive project cost estimates.
• Conduct win and loss bid analysis and collaborate with BD team to prepare the right bids for successful award of tender

Technical Expertise and Innovation:

• Stay updated with the latest technical specifications and technological advancements relevant to the industry.
• Implement value engineering options to optimize project costs.
• Lead the team in studying and applying innovative cost estimation practices to projects

Team Development and Collaboration:

• Build and develop a strong in-house cost estimation team, ensuring continuous improvement in estimation accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with consultants and external experts as required to enhance the estimation process.
• Arrange training Sessions on latest technology and Advancements in the market
• Conduct periodic site visits, interact with vendors and contractors, and verify cost assessments for accuracy.
• Foster a collaborative environment with the Techno-commercial and Design teams for seamless information flow and timely cost estimates.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Planning
• Projects

Key Stakeholders - External:

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

• BE / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Work Experience (Range of years):

• 12+ years of work experience

Preferred Industry: Construction and Infrastructure Development

Job Info

• Job Identification 54929
• Job Category General Business Project/Program Management
• Posting Date 09/23/2026, 09:40 AM

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