Costing & Tendering Manager – Electrical EPC

Jobitus; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus is seeking an experienced Costing & Tendering Manager – Electrical EPC to lead end-to-end tendering, estimation, costing and techno-commercial bidding for electrical EPC and power infrastructure projects across India.

The role requires hands-on experience in government and PSU tenders, GeM/e-tendering, BOQ preparation and bid analysis, with strong vendor negotiation and cost-control skills. You will work with procurement and engineering teams to secure profitable turnkey bids.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in Electrical EPC/Power Infrastructure.
• Strong experience in cost estimation, tendering, BOQ preparation and techno-commercial proposals.
• Experience handling Government, PSU, DISCOM tenders.
• Working knowledge of GeM and online e-tendering platforms.
• Understanding HT/LT electrical systems and drawings.
• Vendor negotiation and commercial evaluation skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering, estimation, costing and techno-commercial bidding activities.
• Prepare pre-qualification, technical and commercial tender documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to validate pricing.
• Develop competitive bidding strategies for government/PSU tenders.
• Handle RFQs, RFPs and commercial proposals.
• Support closure of private-sector electrical EPC projects.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

BOQ preparation

Techno-commercial proposals

Vendor negotiations

GeM/e-tendering

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GeM

Online e-tendering portals

Job description

Costing & Tendering Manager – Electrical EPC

Job Location: Delhi NCR
Industry: Electrical EPC / Power Distribution / Power Infrastructure
Department: Tendering, Estimation & Commercial
Experience: 3–7 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Electrical Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Costing & Tendering Manager – Electrical EPC to manage end-to-end tendering, estimation, costing and techno-commercial bidding activities for electrical EPC and power infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in electrical project estimation, BOQ preparation, tender analysis, government and PSU tenders, GeM/e‑tendering portals, vendor negotiations and techno‑commercial proposals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking to build a career in EPC tendering, electrical costing, power distribution and project bidding.

Key Responsibilities

1. Government & PSU Tender Management

• Manage the complete tendering process for government departments, PSUs, DISCOMs, electricity boards and municipal organizations.

• Identify and evaluate tender opportunities through GeM and government e‑tendering portals.

• Study tender documents, technical specifications, eligibility criteria and Bidder Qualification Requirements (BQR).

• Prepare pre‑qualification, technical and commercial tender documentation.

• Coordinate EMD, Performance Bank Guarantees, tender security and other commercial requirements.

• Analyse price escalation clauses, liquidated damages, payment terms and contractual risks.

• Develop competitive bidding strategies for L1 government and PSU tenders.

2. Private Sector Tendering & Business Bidding

• Handle RFQs, RFPs and commercial proposals received from industrial companies, manufacturers, corporate clients and infrastructure companies.

• Prepare techno‑commercial offers based on customer requirements.

• Analyse project profitability, pricing structures, execution costs and expected margins.

• Coordinate with technical and sales teams to develop competitive proposals.

• Participate in commercial negotiations with customers and procurement teams.

• Support closure of private‑sector electrical EPC and industrial projects.

3. Electrical Costing & Estimation

• Prepare detailed project cost estimates, BOQs and quantity take-offs.

• Study Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical drawings, technical specifications and project requirements.

• Estimate electrical infrastructure costs for:

  • HT/LT systems

  • Electrical substations

  • Switchyards

  • Transformers

  • HT/LT switchgear

  • Control panels

  • Transmission lines

  • MV VFD systems

  • Power distribution systems

  • Turnkey electrical EPC projects

• Prepare detailed cost sheets and commercial comparison statements.

• Ensure accurate material, manpower, subcontracting and project execution cost calculations.

4. Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination

• Develop and maintain a strong database of electrical equipment suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.

• Obtain and compare competitive quotations for major electrical equipment and services.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms and commercial conditions with vendors.

• Conduct technical and commercial comparisons of supplier quotations.

• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to validate technical specifications and pricing.

5. Risk & Commercial Management

• Identify commercial and contractual risks before bid submission.

• Evaluate risks related to commodity price fluctuations, project delays, LD clauses, warranty obligations and payment terms.

• Maintain bid-level risk evaluation and mitigation plans.

• Ensure project pricing remains competitive while protecting expected margins.

• Support management in final bid pricing and approval.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in Electrical EPC, Power Distribution, Substation or Power Infrastructure companies.

• Strong experience in cost estimation, tendering, BOQ preparation and techno‑commercial proposals.

• Experience handling Government, PSU, DISCOM or electricity board tenders.

• Working knowledge of GeM and online e‑tendering platforms.

• Good understanding of HT/LT electrical systems, substations, transformers, switchgear and power distribution.

• Ability to read and interpret SLDs, electrical drawings and technical specifications.

• Strong vendor negotiation and commercial evaluation skills.

• Good understanding of EMD, BG, LD, escalation clauses and contractual terms.

• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates currently working as Tendering Engineer, Estimation Engineer, Costing Engineer, Proposal Engineer, Tender Engineer, Bid Engineer, Electrical Estimation & Tendering Engineer or Techno‑Commercial Engineer in an Electrical EPC or Power Distribution company will be preferred.

Candidates with a combination of Government/PSU tendering + private industrial project bidding experience will have an advantage.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work on Electrical EPC and Power Infrastructure projects.

• Exposure to government, PSU and private-sector tenders.

• Opportunity to handle complete costing, estimation and tendering cycles.

• Career growth in techno-commercial, tendering and EPC project management.

• Opportunity to work with experienced engineering and commercial teams.