MEP Estimation Manager

Jakson Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jakson Group is recruiting a seasoned MEP Estimation Manager in Mumbai, India to lead mechanical, electrical, and ELV estimation for data center EPC bids. MEP typically represents 60–70% of contract value, so this role directly influences bid competitiveness and margin, including OEM pricing strategy for long‑lead plant.

Frequent regional travel to meet OEMs and clients is expected. You will own complete MEP estimates, direct discipline estimators to a unified basis, drive vendor negotiations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• CDCP preferred; CDCS, PMP, or Uptime ATD an advantage.
• 7–10 years in MEP estimation for EPC and construction, including 6+ years on data center facilities.
• Priced complete MEP scopes, with direct OEM negotiation on critical power and cooling plant.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete MEP estimate per tender: equipment, installation, subcontracts, commissioning support, and spares.
• Direct the discipline estimators to one estimate basis, boundary matrix, and assumptions log.
• Drive OEM budget pricing for long-lead equipment — generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, chillers, CRAH/CRAC/fan-walls, busway — including delivery and escalation terms.
• Read tender documents for DC-specific drivers: redundancy topology (N+1/2N), tier requirements, liquid cooling, EPMS/BMS scope, and phased fit-out.
• Adjudicate MEP subcontractor quotes and normalize supply, installation, and commissioning splits.
• Maintain MEP benchmarks: cost/MW by topology and geography, cost per kW by system, and installation norms.
• Lead MEP value engineering with design; quantify alternates for topology, plant selection, and phasing.
• Hand as-sold estimates to delivery, then reconcile against actuals and update norms.

Skills

Deep cost fluency

OEM & subcontractor network

Estimate governance

Exclusions, escalation & risk pricing

Leadership / collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

CDCP preferred

CDCS / PMP / Uptime ATD advantage

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

MEP Estimation Manager | Mumbai, India

Function / Department

Estimation

Grade / Level

L2

Reports To

Head of Estimation

Location / Base

Mumbai, India

Employment Type

Permanent

Travel

Frequent regional travel — OEM meetings and pre-bid visits

1- Purpose Of The Role (Job Summary)

Lead mechanical, electrical, and ELV estimation for data center EPC bids. MEP is 60–70% of contract value, so this role drives both bid competitiveness and margin, including OEM pricing strategy for long-lead plant.

2- Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Own the complete MEP estimate per tender: equipment, installation, subcontracts, commissioning support, and spares.
• Direct the discipline estimators to one estimate basis, boundary matrix, and assumptions log.
• Drive OEM budget pricing for long-lead equipment — generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, chillers, CRAH/CRAC/fan-walls, busway — including delivery and escalation terms.
• Read tender documents for DC-specific drivers: redundancy topology (N+1/2N), tier requirements, liquid cooling, EPMS/BMS scope, and phased fit-out.
• Adjudicate MEP subcontractor quotes and normalize supply, installation, and commissioning splits.
• Maintain MEP benchmarks: cost/MW by topology and geography, cost per kW by system, and installation norms.
• Prepare MEP risk registers, exclusions, and contingency recommendations.
• Lead MEP value engineering with design; quantify alternates for topology, plant selection, and phasing.
• Hand as-sold estimates to delivery, then reconcile against actuals and update norms.

3- Key Performance Indicators

• As-sold vs final MEP cost variance within ±5%.
• At least 2 compliant OEM quotes per critical equipment class.
• 100% on-time MEP estimate delivery per bid plan.
• Benchmark database refreshed quarterly.
• Value-engineering savings identified and accepted per bid.

4- Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• CDCP preferred; CDCS, PMP, or Uptime ATD an advantage.

5- Experience

• 07-10 years in MEP estimation for EPC and construction, including 6+ years on data center facilities.
• Priced complete MEP scopes, with direct OEM negotiation on critical power and cooling plant.
• International or GCC pricing exposure is an advantage.

6- Competencies

• Deep cost fluency across DC power and cooling chains.
• Strong OEM and subcontractor network.
• Structured estimate governance — one basis, no orphan assumptions.
• Commercially sharp on exclusions, escalation, and risk pricing.
• Leads distributed estimator teams to deadline.
• Leadership, Analytical Thinking

7- Technical Skills

MEP cost estimation, BOQ preparation, HVAC and electrical systems, vendor quote adjudication, cost planning, and Excel.

8- Key Interfaces

• Internal: Proposal/Tender Manager, CSA Estimation Manager, discipline estimators, Design & Engineering (MEP), SCM, Finance & Commercial.
• External: OEMs (gensets, UPS, chillers, switchgear, busway), MEP subcontractors, client and PMC counterparts.

9- Special Conditions

Heavy coordination across multiple MEP disciplines under bid deadlines.