Cost Estimator — Mechanical

JAKSON Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JAKSON Group in Mumbai, India seeks a seasoned Cost Estimator – Mechanical to price the mechanical scope of data center bids, including cooling plant, HVAC, piping, and fire suppression. You will analyze vendor quotes, establish installation rates, and prepare BOQ-based estimates.

The role requires 7–10 years in HVAC/mechanical estimation for EPC or data centers, with strong Excel and BIM take-off skills and a disciplined, documentation-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• ASHRAE literacy is preferred and CDCP or OEM training is an advantage.
• Hands-on vendor quote handling experience is valued.

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.
• Build installation rates from productivity norms and price commissioning-support labor.
• Prepare comparative statements for mechanical subcontract packages.
• Flag scope gaps, redundancy ambiguities, and specification conflicts for clarification.
• Support value engineering with cost deltas (air-cooled vs water-cooled, phasing).
• Update the mechanical cost database with awarded rates and norms.

Skills

Quantitative take-off

Advanced Excel

Estimating tools

Drawing/BIM take-off literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ASHRAE literacy

CDCP or OEM training

Tools

BIM take-off tools

BOQ estimation 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

Travel

Frequent regional travel - vendor and site visits

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications & Certifications

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

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.

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

Technical Skills

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

Key Interfaces

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

Special Conditions

Workload peaks during bid cycles.