Cost Manager Electrical (Global Capability Center)

Linesight; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Mumbai is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of cost management experience, particularly in global pre-construction projects, with strong leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include drafting proposals, managing client relationships, and leading a team to deliver quality results. Candidates must be proficient in Cost X and experienced in overseeing quantification take-offs. An inclusive and dynamic work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost management, especially global pre‑construction work.
• Minimum 5 years in quantification take‑offs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in overseas projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Cost Manager in drafting proposals for projects.
• Create estimates and cost plans for MEP packages.
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.

Skills

Cost management

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Proficiency in Cost X

Quantification take-offs

Knowledge of MEP packages

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in cost management or construction discipline

Chartered status or on the path to chartership

Tools

Cost X

Planswift

Cubicost

Candy

ZW CAD

Job description

Overview

As an MEP Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and talented teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Cost Manager’s in drafting proposals for upcoming projects and various submission activities.
• Provide support to the team as needed.
• Actively partner with clients, responding to requests accurately and on time, and manage multiple packages in projects.
• Create estimates and cost plans for MEP packages for key client developments.
• Support the team by estimating and reviewing overall MEP scope of work.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Cost X & databoxes.
• Have experience managing large teams.
• Maintain client relationships and focus on client relationship building.
• Possess strong knowledge of MEP packages and moderate knowledge of CSA works.
• Show strong knowledge of Indian procurement and basic knowledge of procurement for global projects.
• Handle multiple projects and stakeholders from various time zones.
• Participate in drafting proposals to clients.
• Contribute to developing client relationships that support the business.
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.
• Approach problem‑solving with innovative, solution‑oriented methods.
• Lead in the preparation of quantification take‑offs for cost plans/BoQs.
• Show proficiency in standard modes of measurement.
• Participate in implementing the QA/QC plan.
• Support sales and marketing activities.
• Train leaders and other team members.
• Foster top performance and growth for your employees through excellent mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost management, especially global pre‑construction work, ideally from a consultancy background on large‑scale construction projects such as data centre or life sciences projects.
• Minimum 5 years in quantification take‑offs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in overseas projects.
• Minimum 3 years of past work experience on Cost X (or Planswift/Cubicost/Candy/ZW CAD).
• Experience and confidence in leading a team, building a team, and developing trusted client relationships.
• Chartered or on the path to complete chartership.
• Degree or comparable experience in a cost management or construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment with self‑management of priorities and deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with team and clients through shared purpose and openness.

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application—we would love to hear from you!