Cost Manager - Electrical (Global Capability Center)

Linesight; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a seasoned MEP Cost Manager to join its Global Capability Center. You will lead cost management and quantity surveying activities for major data centre and life-science projects, mentoring teams and coordinating with clients across time zones.

You will draft proposals, develop cost plans and take-offs, and ensure high-quality cost management deliverables while fostering strong client relationships and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost management, especially in global pre-construction works.
• Experience leading large teams and managing client relationships.
• Chartered or on path to chartered status; degree in cost management or construction.

Responsibilities

• Draft proposals for upcoming projects and submission activities.
• Create estimates and cost plans for MEP packages.
• Support estimation and review of overall MEP scope of work.
• Lead a team to deliver high quality cost management outputs and client value.
• Interact with clients to build strong relationships and respond promptly to requests.
• Lead in Quantification Take Offs for cost plans/BoQs and QA/QC implementation.

Skills

Cost management

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree in cost management or construction

Tools

CostX

Planswift

Cubicost

Candy

ZW CAD

Job description

Cost Manager - Electrical (Global Capability Center)

Cost Management/Quantity Surveying

A s a n 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.

In this role you will:

• Assist the Senior Cost Manager’s in drafting proposals for the upcoming projects and various submission activities.
• Be able to support the team as and when necessary.
• Actively partner with clients, responding to their requests accurately and on time and should be able to take the responsibility of multiple packages in the projects.
• Create estimates and cost plans for MEP Packages for key client developments.
• Support team with estimation and reviewing the overall MEP scope of work.
• Express high proficiency in Cost X & databooks.
• Have experience in managing large teams.
• Proficient in Client interactions and focussing on Client relationship building.
• Express high proficiency in MEP packages and moderate knowledge of CSA works.
• Express strong knowledge of Indian and basic knowledge of Procurement of global projects.
• Handle multiple projects and stakeholders from various time zones.
• Participate in drafting proposals to Clients.
• Contribute to developing good client relationships that supports the business.
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.
• Ability to have innovation and solution-oriented approaches.
• Actively lead in the preparation of Quantification Take Offs for Cost Plans / BoQs
• Express proficiency in Standard Modes of Measurements.
• Actively participate in implementing the QA/QC plan
• Actively help support Sales and Marketing
• Contribute in developing good client relationships that support the Business.
• Impart training to the Leaders & other team members.
• Foster top performance and growth for your employees via excellent mentorship and leadership

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have a minimum 8 years of experience in cost management especially in global pre cons works, ideally from a consultancy background, on large scale construction projects ideally in data centre projects and life sciences project.
• Have a minimum of 5 years in the field of Quantification Take Offs
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in overseas projects.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of past work experience required on Cost X (or Planswift / Cubicost / Candy / ZW CAD).
• Have experience and confidence to lead a team, build a team and develop trusted client relationships.
• Are chartered or are on the path to complete it. We can help.
• Have a degree or comparable experience in a cost management or construction discipline.
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun .

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Cost Management

Our teams of cost managers deliver cost predictability, a high level of assurance and value for money on prestigious, cutting-edge projects around the globe for world-leading clients. Be a part of our collaborative, close-knit teams, who share comprehensive knowledge of international, regional and local construction costs and benchmarks. We champion both mentoring and reverse mentoring across all levels and roles, so you can benefit from the deep expertise and developmental supports within our organisation, regardless of your experience or seniority.

“In a growing organisation the opportunity presented is not only to travel, but to grow both professionally and personally. By taking that first step to relocate, you are showing initiative, a willingness to bring your experience to help leadership teams grow Linesight’s presence in new regions, countries and cities.”

Senior Director, Europe

“Thanks to Linesight, I have the chance to work in Italy's rapidly growing data centre sector, with a collaborative team, in a safe and healthy work environment with many growth opportunities, as the company is committed to speedy, but sustainable, long-term development in the country.”

Senior Project Manager

“I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, in particular its diversity in both sector and region. It’s a dynamic team of great people, with a positive work environment and a proactive approach to achieving optimum outcomes for clients, and plenty of opportunities to work on world-class projects.”

John O’Sullivan

Director - Project Management

“Linesight is a professional, highly skilled, efficiently driven, and vibrant consultancy firm. It really stands out from other companies I have worked for in many regards, particularly in terms of the consistent support from managers and colleagues.”

Project Manager

Senior Director, Europe

“Thanks to Linesight, I have the chance to work in Italy's rapidly growing data centre sector, with a collaborative team, in a safe and healthy work environment with many growth opportunities, as the company is committed to speedy, but sustainable, long-term development in the country.”

Senior Project Manager

“I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, in particular its diversity in both sector and region. It’s a dynamic team of great people, with a positive work environment and a proactive approach to achieving optimum outcomes for clients, and plenty of opportunities to work on world-class projects.”

John O’Sullivan

Director - Project Management

“Linesight is a professional, highly skilled, efficiently driven, and vibrant consultancy firm. It really stands out from other companies I have worked for in many regards, particularly in terms of the consistent support from managers and colleagues.”

Project Manager

“In a growing organisation the opportunity presented is not only to travel, but to grow both professionally and personally. By taking that first step to relocate, you are showing initiative, a willingness to bring your experience to help leadership teams grow Linesight’s presence in new regions, countries and cities.”

Senior Director, Europe

“Thanks to Linesight, I have the chance to work in Italy's rapidly growing data centre sector, with a collaborative team, in a safe and healthy work environment with many growth opportunities, as the company is committed to speedy, but sustainable, long-term development in the country.”