Cost Manager

Zyeta; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Open leave policy

Travel support and meals

Wellness programs

Upskilling opportunities

Career growth and leadership

Job summary

Zyeta is seeking a Cost Manager – Civil & Interior to oversee cost planning, estimation, budgeting and commercial activities for workplace and commercial interior projects. You will coordinate with design, procurement, projects and commercial teams to ensure cost effectiveness and project success.

The role requires 6–10 years in cost management or related fields, with strong Excel and negotiation skills. Immediate joiners or short notice periods are preferred, and the position is based in

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in cost management, quantity surveying or commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ, estimation, budgeting, rate analysis and cost control.
• Experience in vendor/contractor commercial evaluation and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost planning, estimation and budgeting.
• Prepare and review BOQs, rate analysis and cost estimates.
• Track project costs against approved budgets.
• Review vendor and contractor quotations.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Support tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Manage variations, change orders and cost impacts.
• Conduct market benchmarking and rate analysis.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Projects and Commercial teams.
• Identify and manage project cost risks.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Commercial interiors

Workplace design

Design & build

Excel analytics

Cost control

Job description

Work Mode: Work from Office – 5 Days/Week

Immediate Joiners Preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a Cost Manager – Civil & Interior to manage cost planning, estimation, budgeting and commercial activities for workplace and commercial interior projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project cost planning, estimation and budgeting.
• Prepare and review BOQs, rate analysis and cost estimates.
• Track project costs against approved budgets.
• Review vendor and contractor quotations.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Support tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Manage variations, change orders and cost impacts.
• Conduct market benchmarking and rate analysis.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Projects and Commercial teams.
• Identify and manage project cost risks.

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Strong experience in Commercial Interiors, Workplace or Design & Build projects.
• Good knowledge of BOQ, estimation, budgeting, rate analysis and cost control.
• Experience in vendor/contractor commercial evaluation and negotiations.
• Strong Excel, analytical and communication skills.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with a short notice period preferred.
• Comfortable working 5 days a week from office.

Employee Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Open leave policy and employee-friendly time-off practices
• Travel support and project-site meals, where applicable
• Employee wellness programs
• Learning, development and upskilling opportunities
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale commercial and workplace projects
• Employee engagement activities, team outings and celebrations
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Why Zyeta?

At Zyeta, you will work on complex and future-ready workplace projects while collaborating with teams across design, engineering, project management and strategy. The role offers an opportunity to contribute not only to project delivery but also to building stronger HVAC design practices, standards and technical capabilities within the organisation.

Key Skills:

Cost Management | Quantity Surveying | Commercial Interiors | BOQ | Estimation | Cost Control | Rate Analysis | Value Engineering | Commercial Management | Design & Build