Estimation & Costing Engineer

Talent Corner Hr Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corner Hr Services in Hyderabad is seeking an Estimation & Costing Engineer to prepare cost estimates for aluminium, uPVC, faade, glazing and related architectural systems. You will develop BOQs, quotations, and tender submissions with strong fenestration product knowledge.

The role requires sharp analytical skills and collaboration with Sales, Design, Procurement, Production and Project teams to ensure competitive and profitable proposals.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with fenestration industry experience.
• Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates, BOQs, quotations and tenders.
• Strong technical knowledge of fenestration products.
• Excellent analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and project specifications.
• Prepare QTOs and BOQs for aluminium windows, doors, curtain walls, and glazing systems.
• Develop project cost estimates for materials, fabrication, labour, logistics, and overheads.
• Prepare techno-commercial quotations, cost sheets, and tender submissions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Procurement, Production, and Project teams for clarifications.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Cost estimation

BOQ preparation

QTO

Tender submissions

Fenestration knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Value engineering

Analytical skills

Quotation evaluation

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimation & Costing Engineer with experience in the fenestration industry to prepare accurate cost estimates, BOQs, quotations, and tender submissions for aluminium, uPVC, faade, glazing, and related architectural systems. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge of fenestration products, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and profitable project proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, and tender drawings along with project specifications.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs (QTO) and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for aluminium windows, doors, curtain walls, faades, skylights, partitions, and glazing systems.
• Develop accurate project cost estimates covering materials, fabrication, labour, accessories, logistics, installation, and overheads.
• Prepare techno-commercial quotations, cost sheets, and tender submissions within defined timelines.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Procurement, Production, and Project teams for technical and commercial clarifications.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Perform value engineering by identifying cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality or project specifications.
• Prepare material requirement sheets, costing summaries, and profitability analyses.
• Maintain updated pricing databases for aluminium profiles, glass, hardware, sealants, accessories, and consumables.
• Review contract documents to identify commercial and technical risks before project execution.
• Support project handover activities following order confirmation.
• Maintain accurate estimation records and historical cost databases for future reference.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client specifications, and industry best practices.