WE ARE HIRING | ESTIMATION ENGINEER
Company: Skyline Infraworld Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 3–7 Years
About the Role
Skyline Infraworld Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Estimation Engineer with strong exposure to architectural, building, construction and infrastructure projects.
The candidate will be responsible for handling pre-tender and post-tender estimation activities, including quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, cost estimation, tender evaluation, comparative statements and post-tender commercial analysis.
Candidates with prior experience in an architecture firm, architectural consultancy, construction company, infrastructure consultancy or PMC will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs and quantity take-offs based on architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
- Handle complete pre-tender estimation, including:
- Quantity take-off
- BOQ preparation
- Rate analysis
- Cost estimation
- Preparation of abstract estimates
- Review of drawings and specifications
- Identification of scope gaps and discrepancies
- Handle post-tender estimation and commercial activities, including:
- Analysis of contractor quotations
- Preparation of comparative statements
- Evaluation of quoted rates
- Rate comparison and negotiation support
- Analysis of deviations and variations
- Review of revised estimates
- Assessment of cost impact due to design/scope changes
- Study and interpret architectural, structural and service drawings for accurate quantity calculation.
- Prepare estimates using applicable CPWD, PWD, DSR, SOR and market rates.
- Prepare and review BOQs, rate analysis sheets, tender estimates, cost comparison statements and commercial evaluation documents.
- Coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Consultants, Project Managers, Contractors and Tender Teams for clarification of quantities, specifications and scope.
- Review contractor bids and identify rate variations, exclusions, deviations and commercial discrepancies.
- Maintain proper documentation of estimates, BOQs, quotations, rate analysis, tender submissions and revisions.
- Assist the management and project teams in cost planning, budgeting, tendering and commercial decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- 3–7 years of relevant experience in estimation and quantity surveying.
- Strong preference for candidates who have worked with an Architecture / Architectural Consultancy / Construction / Infrastructure / PMC company.
Required Skills
- Pre-Tender & Post-Tender Estimation
- BOQ Preparation
- Quantity Take-Off
- Rate Analysis
- Cost Estimation
- Tender Documentation
- Contractor Bid Evaluation
- Comparative Statements
- Variation & Deviation Analysis
- CPWD / PWD / DSR / SOR
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- Strong knowledge of architectural and construction drawings
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Candidates with hands-on experience in building projects, institutional projects, government projects, infrastructure projects or large-scale architectural projects will be preferred.
- Experience limited primarily to interior fit-outs or small residential projects may not be suitable for this position.