CSA Estimation

JAKSON Group; Dadri; In loco; INR 2.500.000 - 4.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JAKSON Group is seeking an experienced CSA Estimation Manager for Delhi/Mumbai, India. Lead civil, structural, and architectural cost estimation for data center EPC bids, ensuring accurate BOQs, defensible rates, and constructability input that wins work while protecting margin.

You will own the CSA estimate, read drawings, manage subcontract inquiries, maintain cost databases, and coach a team to deliver precise, timely bids across NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai regions.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering mandatory.
• Quantity surveying qualification (RICS/IIQS) is an advantage.
• LEED GA or CDCP a plus.

Mansioni

• Own the CSA estimate on every tender: take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis and pricing notes.
• Read drawings and specs for DC drivers: foundations, raised floors, security, waterproofing.
• Float and adjudicate subcontract and material quotes.
• Maintain CSA cost database with benchmarks and escalation indices.
• Identify value-engineering options with design team.
• Prepare CSA risk and opportunity registers and contingencies.
• Support post-bid clarifications and hand over to delivery.
• Reconcile as-sold vs actual costs and feed learnings.
• Coach estimators and standardize templates and tools.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

BIM-based take-off literacy

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Quantity surveying qualification (RICS/IIQS) - advantage

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

1- CSA Estimation Manager | Delhi / Mumbai, India

Grade / Level: L2

Job Requirements

Function / Department

Estimation

Reports To

Head of Estimation

Location / Base

Delhi / Mumbai, India

Employment Type

Permanent

Travel

Frequent regional travel - site and pre-bid visits

Purpose Of The Role (Job Summary)

Lead civil, structural, and architectural cost estimation for data center EPC bids - accurate BOQs, defensible rates, and constructability input that win work while protecting margin.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Own the CSA estimate on every tender: quantity take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis, and pricing basis notes.
• Read drawings and specifications for DC-specific drivers: heavy equipment foundations, raised floors, hardstands, security and blast provisions, waterproofing, and fire compartmentation.
• Float subcontract and material inquiries; adjudicate quotes and normalize scope.
• Maintain the CSA cost database: productivity norms, regional unit rates, escalation indices, and cost/MW and cost/sqm benchmarks.
• Identify value-engineering options and quantify savings with the design team.
• Prepare CSA risk and opportunity registers; recommend contingency levels.
• Support post-bid clarifications and hand the as-sold estimate to delivery.
• Reconcile as-sold against actual cost on completed projects and feed learnings back.
• Coach CSA estimators and standardize templates and tools.

Key Performance Indicators

• 100% on-time estimate delivery per bid plan.
• At least 3 subcontractor quotes per major package.
• Cost database and benchmarks refreshed quarterly.
• Value-engineering savings identified per bid.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Quantity surveying qualification (RICS/IIQS) is an advantage; LEED GA or CDCP a plus.

Experience

• 10-15 years in civil and structural estimation for industrial or EPC projects, including 6+ years on data center facilities.
• Priced complete CSA scopes.
• Strong subcontractor market knowledge across NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

Competencies

• Rigorous, auditable quantitative discipline.
• Advanced Excel; BIM-based take-off literacy.
• Sharp scope-gap detection across drawings and specifications.
• Confident negotiator on market rates.
• Meets bid deadlines without losing accuracy.
• Leadership, Analytical Skills
• Commercial Acumen

Technical Skills

Cost estimation, BOQ preparation, quantity surveying, rate analysis, AutoCAD, and Excel.

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Proposal/Tender Manager, MEP Estimation Manager, Design & Engineering (CSA), SCM, Planning, Finance & Commercial.
• External: CSA subcontractors and suppliers; client and PMC estimating counterparts.

Special Conditions

Tight bid deadlines and heavy cross-team coordination.