Manager Electrical Pre-Bid and Estimation Solar EPC

Amara Raja Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amara Raja Group is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Electrical Pre-Bid & Estimation for utility-scale solar EPC projects in Hyderabad. You will oversee bid strategy, cost estimation, and supplier negotiations to deliver competitive tenders.

The role requires 12–18 years in electrical engineering with solar EPC exposure, plus leadership skills to guide a team of estimation engineers and business development staff. Strong communication and project governance are essential.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with Solar EPC exposure.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing pre-bid engineering or estimation teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and vendor negotiation skills.
• Experience handling utility-scale solar projects (50 MW to 1 GW+).
• Excellent team leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender review, bid strategy, and approval processes for RFQs, RFPs, ITTs.
• Oversee electrical pre-bid engineering including SLDs, layouts, and interconnections.
• Lead detailed BOQs, cost estimation, and budget control activities.
• Manage vendor selection, pricing negotiations, and supply chain interactions.
• Coordinate grid connectivity requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Develop risk registers and drive value engineering for cost optimization.
• Coordinate cross-functional bid preparation and ensure timely submissions.
• Mentor pre-bid engineers and standardize estimation tools and templates.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tendering & estimation

Commercial acumen

Bid strategy

Presentation skills

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

M.Tech in Power Systems / Renewable Energy

MBA/PGDM in Operations or Project Management

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

AutoCAD

PVsyst

ETAP

MS Project

Job description

Job Description Manager – Electrical Pre-Bid & Estimation (Solar EPC)

To lead and manage the electrical pre-bid engineering, estimation, techno-commercial evaluation, and tendering activities for utility-scale and C&I solar PV EPC projects. The role is responsible for developing competitive bid strategies, optimizing project costs, ensuring technical compliance, managing estimation teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and driving successful bid submissions that support business growth objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Tender Review & Bid Strategy

• Lead the review of RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, tender specifications, contracts, and employer requirements.
• Assess project scope, technical requirements, commercial conditions, and execution feasibility.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, deviations, and commercial implications.
• Formulate bid strategies to improve competitiveness and profitability.
• Support bid/no-bid decisions through technical and commercial assessments.
• Present bid recommendations and approval notes to senior management.

B. Electrical Pre-Bid Engineering

• Lead the development of conceptual and preliminary electrical system designs for solar PV projects.
• Review and approve:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Electrical layouts
• Cable routing concepts
• Protection schemes
• Grid interconnection configurations
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IS, CEA, utility, and project-specific standards.
• Evaluate:
• DC & AC systems
• HT/LT distribution
• Transformers and switchgear
• Pooling substations
• Transmission lines
• SCADA and monitoring systems
• Auxiliary power systems

C. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Lead preparation of detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Review estimation for:
• Modules and inverter packages
• LT/HT systems
• Transformers
• Substations
• Transmission systems
• Earthing & lightning protection
• SCADA & communication systems
• Installation and commissioning activities
• Develop cost models and benchmark databases.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs while maintaining technical compliance.
• Validate bid margins, contingencies, and risk allowances.

D. Vendor & Supply Chain Management

• Lead interactions with OEMs, vendors, and subcontractors for budgetary pricing.
• Review technical and commercial bid evaluations (TBE/CBE).
• Finalize vendor selections for tender costing.
• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing to achieve competitive project estimates.
• Maintain and update vendor databases and historical project cost records.

E. Grid Connectivity & Utility Coordination

• Evaluate project-specific evacuation requirements including:
• Pooling substations
• Switchyards
• Transmission lines
• Metering systems
• Protection systems
• Coordinate with utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Review statutory requirements, utility approvals, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Ensure bid assumptions adequately capture grid-related scope and risks.

F. Risk Management

• Lead development of technical and commercial risk registers.
• Assess:
• Design risks
• Pricing risks
• Supply chain risks
• Contractual risks
• Schedule risks
• Regulatory risks
• Recommend mitigation plans and contingency provisions.
• Review project guarantees, LD clauses, performance obligations, and warranty requirements.

G. Bid Coordination & Management

• Manage cross-functional coordination among:
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Procurement
• Finance
• Contracts
• Project Execution
• Business Development
• Ensure technical and commercial submissions are complete, accurate, and submitted within deadlines.
• Support customer clarifications, negotiations, reverse auctions, and post-bid discussions.
• Lead project handover processes for awarded projects.

H. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and mentor pre-bid engineers and estimation teams.
• Establish standard estimation tools, templates, and review procedures.
• Develop best practices for bid preparation and tender management.
• Monitor estimation accuracy and continuously improve bid quality.
• Drive capability building within the pre-bid engineering team.

3. Required Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Solar PV EPC pre-bid engineering and estimation.
• Thorough understanding of:
• Solar PV systems
• Inverters
• Transformers
• HT/LT distribution systems
• Switchgear
• Earthing & Lightning Protection
• Grid evacuation infrastructure
• Experience in BOQ preparation and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of:
• IEC Standards
• IS Standards
• CEA Regulations
• State Utility Requirements
• Grid Codes
• Proficiency in:
• MS Excel (Advanced)
• AutoCAD
• PVsyst
• ETAP
• MS Project
• Power BI (preferred)
• Strong techno-commercial and contractual understanding.

4. Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• M.Tech in Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or equivalent preferred.
• MBA/PGDM (Operations or Project Management) will be an added advantage.

5. Experience & Competencies

• 12-18 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with significant exposure to Solar EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing pre-bid engineering, tendering, or estimation teams.
• Proven experience handling utility-scale solar projects ranging from 50 MW to 1 GW+.
• Strong commercial acumen and vendor negotiation skills.
• Excellent team leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale tenders simultaneously.
• Strong presentation and executive reporting skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPIMeasurementBid Submission Timeliness100% compliance with tender deadlinesEstimation AccuracyVariance between estimate and project award costBid Win RatioPercentage of successful tendersCost OptimizationSavings achieved through value engineeringTechnical ComplianceNumber of bid clarifications/deviationsVendor CoverageCompetitive quotations received per packageRisk IdentificationReduction in post-award surprisesTeam ProductivityNumber of tenders completed per resourceProcess ImprovementEstimation database and standardization initiatives

7. Reporting Structure

Designation: Manager / Senior Manager – Electrical Pre-Bid & Estimation

Department: Business Development / Tendering & Estimation

Reports To: Head – Proposals & Estimation / General Manager – Business Development

Direct Reports:

• Senior Electrical Pre-Bid Engineers
• Estimation Engineers
• Proposal Engineers

8. Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a seasoned solar EPC professional with strong expertise in electrical pre-bid engineering, tendering, estimation, and commercial evaluation. The candidate must possess leadership capabilities to manage high-value bids, guide estimation teams, drive cost optimization initiatives, and contribute strategically to business growth through successful project acquisitions.