Cost Estimator — Mechanical

JAKSON Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

JAKSON Group in Mumbai is seeking a Cost Estimator – Mechanical to price data center mechanical scopes, including cooling plant, HVAC, piping and fire suppression. You will analyze vendor quotes, normalize budgets, and build rates from productivity norms for bid preparation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 7–10 years in HVAC/estimation for EPC or commercial projects, and strong Excel and take-off skills. Travel to sites and vendors is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• ASHRAE literacy and CDCP or OEM training are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take off and price chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC/fan-walls, piping and insulation, ductwork, VFDs, plant-room equipment, and testing and balancing.
• Price fire suppression and detection scope (clean agent, sprinkler, VESDA).
• Obtain and normalize OEM budget quotes for cooling plant, including liquid-cooling provisions where specified.
• Build installation rates from productivity norms and price commissioning-support labor.
• Prepare comparative statements for mechanical subcontract packages.
• Flag scope gaps, redundancy ambiguities (N+1 vs 2N), and specification conflicts for clarification.
• Support value engineering with cost deltas.
• Update the mechanical cost database with awarded rates and norms.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Take-off discipline

Advanced Excel

Estimating tools

BIM take-off

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Estimating software

Job description

Job Requirements

Cost Estimator – Mechanical | Mumbai, India

Function / Department

Estimation

Grade / Level

L3

Reports To

MEP Estimation Manager

Location / Base

Mumbai, India

Employment Type

Permanent

Mobilization Window

Travel

Frequent regional travel – vendor and site visits

1- Purpose Of The Role (Job Summary)

Price the mechanical scope of data center bids: cooling plant, HVAC, piping, and fire suppression, including equipment pricing, installation norms, and vendor quote analysis.

2- Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Take off and price chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC/fan-walls, piping and insulation, ductwork, VFDs, plant-room equipment, and testing and balancing.
• Price fire suppression and detection scope (clean agent, sprinkler, VESDA) where allocated.
• Obtain and normalize OEM budget quotes for cooling plant, including liquid-cooling provisions where specified.
• Build installation rates from productivity norms and price commissioning-support labor.
• Prepare comparative statements for mechanical subcontract packages.
• Flag scope gaps, redundancy ambiguities (N+1 vs 2N), and specification conflicts for clarification.
• Support value engineering with cost deltas (air-cooled vs water-cooled, phasing options).
• Update the mechanical cost database with awarded rates and norms.

3- Key Performance Indicators

• Estimate accuracy within ±5% of final cost on mechanical lines.
• On-time delivery per bid plan; at least 2 OEM quotes per equipment class.
• No unlogged assumptions or exclusions.
• Update the database within 30 days of award or closeout.

4- Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• ASHRAE literacy and CDCP or OEM training are an advantage.

5- Experience

• 7–10 years in HVAC or mechanical estimation for EPC, industrial, or commercial projects.
• Data center or mission‑critical cooling exposure strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on vendor quote handling for major mechanical plant.

6- Competencies

• Strong quantitative and take‑off discipline.
• Advanced Excel, estimating tools, and drawing/BIM take‑off literacy.
• Understands DC cooling topologies well enough to price redundancy correctly.
• Clear documentation of assumptions and exclusions.
• Accuracy & Collaboration

Work Experience

7 - Technical Skills

HVAC and mechanical services estimation, quantity take‑off, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and estimation tools.

8- Key Interfaces

• Internal: MEP Estimation Manager, Mechanical Lead (design), SCM, proposal team.
• External: Cooling and fire-system OEMs, mechanical subcontractors.

9- Special Conditions

Workload peaks during bid cycles.