Junior Estimation Engineer

R3 Consultant; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

R3 Consultant in Pune seeks an Estimation Engineer at junior to senior levels to join the Estimation team. The role involves quantity take-offs, cost estimation, budgeting, rate analysis, cost control, and coordination with project and site teams.

The position offers exposure across junior trainee and senior levels with opportunities to develop expertise in estimation practices and ERP-enabled cost management.

Qualifications

• Freshers or candidates with up to 2 years of experience can apply.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and quantity take-offs.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Internship or project exposure in estimation, costing, quantity surveying, or project engineering is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates.
• Assist with or lead project budgeting, block budgeting, and cost planning.
• Perform rate analysis, cost calculations, and budget reconciliation.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and analyze variances.
• Maintain estimation records, cost databases, MIS reports, and project docs.
• Identify value engineering and cost optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Procurement, and Planning teams.
• Analyze material consumption, productivity, and utilization.
• Enter estimates and cost data into ERP systems.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and technical documents.
• Interpret drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Follow estimation procedures, standards, and cost norms.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Rate analysis

Cost control

Coordination with project & site teams

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Estimation Engineer

Department: Estimation

Experience: 0- 3 Years

Location: Camp, Pune

Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

Industry: Construction / High-Rise Building Projects

About the Role

We are looking for skilled and motivated Estimation Engineers to join our Estimation team across Junior Trainee and Senior levels. The role will involve quantity take-offs, cost estimation, budgeting, rate analysis, cost control, and coordination with project and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Assist with / lead project budgeting, block budgeting, and cost planning depending on experience level.
• Perform rate analysis, cost calculations, and budget reconciliation.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and analyze cost variances.
• Prepare and maintain estimation records, cost databases, MIS reports, and project documentation.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality or performance.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Procurement, and Planning teams on project costing and commercial requirements.
• Analyze material consumption, productivity, and utilization to improve estimation accuracy.
• Feed and maintain estimates, budgets, and cost-related data in ERP systems.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and technical documents.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Follow company estimation procedures, standards, and cost norms.

Experience & Role Expectations

Junior Trainee Estimation Engineer – 0–2 Years

• Freshers and candidates with up to 2 years of experience can apply.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and quantity take-offs.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Internship/project exposure in estimation, costing, quantity surveying, or project engineering will be an advantage.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.