Cost Estimator - Tenders

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is looking for an individual in Bengaluru to manage EPC vendor relationships and assist in contract negotiations within the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and experience with EPC contracts. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are vital. The position requires a willingness to travel up to 30% of the time. Quest Global promotes a collaborative environment and values team players.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting negotiations for EPC contracts.
• Ideally has experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Business fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key EPC vendors.
• Prepare and manage RFP packages for EPC services.
• Negotiate and execute LNTP Agreements and EPC Agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant college degree (Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction or Business Management)

Tools

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

Outlook

SAP

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 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 developer’s 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

Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time