Cost Manager Mechanical (Global Capability Center)

Linesight; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager in India to lead cost management for major MEP packages. You will draft proposals, create estimates and cost plans, and review MEP scopes across global projects.

You will mentor a team, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality deliverables. The role requires strong proficiency in Cost X and databooks, with extensive experience in take-offs, QA/QC, and procurement knowledge for global projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in cost management, global pre-con works, ideally consultancy on large-scale projects.
• 5+ years in Quantification Take-Offs and 2+ years in overseas projects.
• Experience leading a team and building trusted client relationships.
• Degree or equivalent in cost management or construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Cost Managers in drafting proposals and submissions.
• Create estimates and cost plans for MEP packages for key client developments.
• Support estimation and review of overall MEP scope of work.
• Lead the team to deliver quality output and client value.
• Maintain strong client relationships and respond to requests promptly.
• Lead Quantification Take-Offs for Cost Plans / BoQs and QA/QC activities.

Skills

Cost estimation

Databooks proficiency

Team leadership

Client relationship

MEP packages

CSA works

Quantification take-offs

Standards of measurement

Education

Degree in cost management or construction

Tools

Cost X

Planswift

Cubicost

Candy

ZW CAD

Job description

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 skill set 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.

The Opportunity

• Assist the Senior Cost Managers in drafting proposals for upcoming projects and various submission activities.
• Support the team as and when necessary.
• Actively partner with clients, responding to their requests accurately and on time, and take responsibility for multiple packages in the projects.
• Create estimates and cost plans for MEP Packages for key client developments.
• Support the 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 focusing 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 support the business.
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.
• Ability to have innovative 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 and 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‑con works, ideally from a consultancy background, on large‑scale construction projects ideally in data centre projects and life sciences projects.
• 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 on the path to complete it.
• Have a degree or comparable experience in 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.

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organization, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture that enables all our people to be their true selves. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application; we would love to hear from you.