Manager- Estimator- Mobility Infrastructure

Tata Projects Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects Limited in Mumbai seeks an experienced Estimation/Costing professional to prepare accurate, competitive project estimates for EPC tenders, perform detailed quantity take-offs, BOQ validation, first-principle costing, rate analysis and assess material, labour, plant and subcontract costs.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Tendering teams to develop commercially competitive bids, drive value engineering, and finalize estimates for management review

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in Estimation / Costing / Tender Estimation within Mobility, Strategic Infrastructure.
• Experience with EPC project tendering and cost estimation.
• Proficiency in cost benchmarking and market rate analysis.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and BOQs; prepare quantity take-offs and validate quantities.
• Develop first-principle cost estimates and rate analysis covering material, labour, plant, subcontracting and indirect costs.
• Benchmark costs using market rates, productivity norms and historical project data.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations for key materials, equipment and subcontracting packages; prepare cost comparisons.
• Assess site conditions and identify cost risks, assumptions, exclusions and opportunities; drive value engineering.
• Consolidate estimates and prepare cost summaries for management review and approval; support bid submissions and handover of estimates to execution teams.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Quantity Take-off

BOQ Validation

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Job description

Position Summary:

To preparing accurate and competitive project estimates for EPC Projects, during the tendering and pre-contract stage. The incumbent will undertake detailed quantity take-offs, BOQ validation, first-principle costing, rate analysis and assessment of material, labour, plant & machinery and subcontracting costs. This role will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Tendering teams to develop commercially competitive bids.

Role & responsibilities:

1. Estimation & Costing

• Review tender documents, drawings and BOQs; prepare quantity take-offs and validate quantities.
• Develop first-principal cost estimates and rate analysis covering material, labour, plant, subcontracting and indirect costs.
• Benchmark costs using market rates, productivity norms and historical project data.

2. Vendor & Subcontractor Costing

• Obtain and evaluate quotations for key materials, equipment and subcontracting packages.
• Prepare vendor/subcontractor cost comparisons and adjudications based on prevailing market rates.

3. Tender Evaluation & Risk Assessment

• Assess site conditions and identify cost risks, assumptions, exclusions and opportunities.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization in coordination with cross-functional teams.

4. Estimate Finalization & Tender Support

• Consolidate estimates and prepare cost summaries for management review and approval.
• Support bid submissions, clarifications and handover of estimates to execution teams.
• Maintain historical cost data, productivity norms and estimation benchmarks.

Preferred candidate profile

7 to 12 years of relevant experience in Estimation / Costing / Tender Estimation within Mobility, Strategic Infrastructure.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 / MS Project and relevant Estimation tools.
• Quantity Take-off & BOQ Preparation / Validation
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ownership-driven and deadline-oriented approach

High integrity and ethical standards