Bid & Cost Estimation Lead - Metro

Adani Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Mumbai seeks a senior cost estimation lead to drive prebid activities, develop comprehensive cost estimates, and optimize bids for infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with design teams, validate estimates, and support business development to secure tenders.

The role requires 12+ years of experience in civil project estimation and bidding, with a focus on adhering to industry standards and regional specifications.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of work experience in cost estimation and bidding for civil infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Identification of Prebid Consultants in consultation with the Design team.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive project cost estimates including O&M costs, BOQ, rate analysis and benchmarking.
• Support BD team with cost estimates for winning bids.
• Ensure estimates align with MORTH/IRC specifications and industry standards.
• Use value engineering to prepare optimal cost estimates for bidding.
• Verify and approve team estimates for bidding accuracy.
• Conduct site studies and assess local material availability for competitive costs.
• Perform win/loss bid analysis and collaborate with BD for targeted bids.

Skills

Cost Estimation Leadership

Bid Analysis

Value Engineering

Team Leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

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

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