Lead II-Cost Estimation

Linde Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks a senior Cost Estimator to prepare accurate Class I–V cost estimates for EP, EPF, EPC, and LEPC projects.

You will compile, review, challenge, and analyse inputs across tender specs, terms, and engineering documents to produce competitive estimates. The role requires 10–15 years in engineering/EPC with 6–8 years in cost estimation, plus strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in Engineering / EPC organizations.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in cost estimation for EP, EPF, EPC, or LEPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviews tender specifications, commercial terms, and engineering documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of local and global vendor landscapes and project cost drivers.
• Identifies and assesses project risks, calculates contingencies, and performs scenario modelling for robust cost estimates.
• Aligns with the Proposal Manager on proposal strategy and supports the Sales team in preparing competitive bids.
• Estimates taxes and duties, FX variations, import/export implications, Incoterms, and onshore/offshore split impacts.
• Maintains awareness of international codes and standards relevant to project costing.
• Challenges project scope and specs to identify value engineering opportunities and optimize cost competitiveness.
• Applies financial modelling techniques (NPV, IRR, sensitivity) to support decisions.
• Shows understanding of construction cost estimation and benchmarks costs by location.
• Ensures compliance with client deadlines and internal progress reviews.
• Expertise in estimating costs for small to medium process plants (SMR hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, Ammonia, etc.).
• Coordinates with departments and global estimation teams to consolidate cost sheets and inputs.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Cross Functional Alignment

Accuracy

Analytical

Data Driven

Decision Making

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Building

Working in Teams

Education

B.Tech/BE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Teams

AI tools

Job description

Business Unit Business Development & Sales South Asia

Sections Business Development & Sales South Asia

Cost Centre 31500

Country India

Skills

Skill

Collaboration Stake Holder Managment Cross Functional Alignment Accuracy Analytical Data Driven Decision Making Negotiation Skills Communication and Interpersonal skills Team building and working in teams

B.Tech/BE

Working Language

Job Description

Role Definition:

This role is responsible for preparing accurate Class I to Class V Cost Estimates for small to medium sized EP, EPF, EPC, and LEPC projects by compiling, reviewing, challenging, and analysing cost inputs.

Key Responsibility:

Operational:

• Reviews tender specifications, commercial terms and conditions, and engineering documents such as PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment lists to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of local and global vendor landscapes and project cost drivers, including high-value items with significant impact on overall project cost.
• Identifies and assesses project risks, calculates contingencies, and performs scenario modelling to support robust cost estimates.
• Aligns with the Proposal Manager on proposal strategy and supports the Sales team in preparing competitive and winning bids.
• Estimates applicable taxes and duties, foreign exchange variations, import / export implications, Incoterm selection, and onshore / offshore split impacts.
• Maintains strong awareness of applicable international codes and standards relevant to project execution and costing.
• Challenges project scope and technical specifications to identify value engineering opportunities and optimize cost competitiveness.
• Applies advanced financial modelling techniques, including NPV, IRR, and sensitivity analysis, to support commercial decision-making.
• Possesses thorough understanding of construction cost estimation and the ability to challenge and benchmark construction costs based on project-specific locations.
• Ensures full compliance with client submission deadlines and internal management requirements for periodic proposal progress reviews.
• Brings expertise in estimating small to medium size process plants such as SMR-based Hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, HyCO, SRU, Ammonia, downstream Gasification, Petrochemical plants, storage tanks including cryogenic storage tanks, and modularized plant concepts.

Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinates with various departments to obtain the required inputs for project costing.
• Collaborates with global estimation teams to integrate their inputs into consolidated project cost sheets.
• Coordinates and participates in proposal and costing meetings, working across cultures and functions to drive alignment and final outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation and cost-challenging skills to achieve competitive techno-commercial outcomes.

Data base Management:

• Conducts research and develops, updates, and maintains digital cost estimation databases.
• Develops and maintains benchmark data and estimation norms to support data-driven estimates and improve accuracy, productivity, and efficiency.
• Develops commodity trend analyses and escalation models using relevant market indices.
• Drives and adopts advanced digital and AI-enabled tools to strengthen cost databases and improve productivity.

Software Tools & Technology :

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, Teams, and digital AI tools used for database development and analysis.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. Candidate should have 10 to 15 years of experience in Engineering / EPC organizations, including a minimum of 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in cost estimation for EP, EPF, EPC, or LEPC projects.