Cost Estimator

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage EPC vendor relations, RFPs for EPC and O&M, and contract negotiations. The role oversees pre-qualification, bidder interviews, and award recommendations while coordinating with internal teams to ensure contracts meet technical and commercial requirements. Strong English and MS Office skills, with SAP proficiency, are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction, or Business Management degree required.
• Experience negotiating EPC contracts.
• Fluency in English required.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with EPC vendors and coordinate regular meetings.
• Prepare, distribute, and manage RFP packages for EPC and O&M services.
• Diligence on potential suppliers through pre-qualification.
• Interview bidders and work with stakeholders to reach awards.
• Support negotiation and execution of LNTP and EPC contracts and related exhibits.
• Ensure contracts meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Collaborate with Development, Project Management, Engineering, and Safety.

Skills

SAP

MS Office

English

Education

Engineering or related degree

MBA or Business Management (preferred)

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better placeto make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key EPC vendors, including coordinating regular touch point meetings at conferences and other settings
• Prepare, distribute, and manage RFP packages for EPC services (and O&M services)
• Ensure that appropriate diligence is completed on the potential supplier base through company pre-qualification procedures.
• Interview and evaluate bidders, and work with all project stakeholders to reach award recommendations
• Support the Senior Manager to negotiate and execute LNTP Agreements, EPC Agreements, and other consulting and services contracts, including all supporting exhibits, as required
• Support Senior Manager to ensure that contracts comply with technical and commercial requirements
• Build relationships with key internal stakeholders from Development, Project Management, Engineering, Safety and others

Work Experience

Qualification Required

• Relevant college degree with preference for Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction or Business Management
• Experience supporting negotiations for EPC contracts
• Ideally has experience working in the utility-scale renewable energy industry
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and SAP
• Business fluent proficiency in English

Personal qualities

• Ability to deliver to critical timescales
• Team player with developing negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Analytical with the ability to consider negotiation aspects from developers perspective
• Strong eye for detail and ensuring accuracy in exchanges of information and contracts
• Ability to carry out tactical activities when asked
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Consensus-builder
• Positive attitude