Project Control Specialist

VDart Software Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Software Services in Bangalore is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist focused on utilities and renewable energy. You will develop cost estimates, support budgeting, and analyze risks across transmission, distribution, substations, and storage projects.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, and scheduling teams, leveraging SAP and Excel-based estimation models to drive accurate budgeting and cost control throughout project

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation and project controls for utility infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to develop material, labor, equipment, and construction cost breakdowns.
• Strong analytical, financial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications for cost development.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, BOQs, and technical specs to validate assumptions.
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates and cost breakdowns.
• Analyze quotations from vendors/contractors and support bid evaluations and negotiations.
• Apply risk assessment, contingency planning, and cost risk analyses across projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and project management teams.
• Maintain cost libraries and estimating templates; track estimate vs. actuals.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Cost Control

Project Controls

Budget Management

T&D Systems

Substation Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Capital Project Planning

Bid Analysis

Risk Assessment

Contingency Planning

Cost Modeling

Tools

P6

SAP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Project Controls Specialist (Utilities & Renewable Energy)

Bangalore

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist with expertise in cost estimation and project planning for utility infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will support transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable energy integration programs by developing accurate cost estimates, supporting budgeting activities, analyzing project risks, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Skills:

• Cost Estimation & Cost Control
• Project Controls & Budget Management
• Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Systems
• Substation Infrastructure
• Renewable Energy Integration (Solar, Wind, Energy Storage)
• Capital Project Planning
• Vendor & Contractor Bid Analysis
• Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning
• Cost Modeling
• Procurement Support
• Project Scheduling Tools (P6)
• SAP and Advanced Excel-Based Estimation Models
• BOQ Development & Cost Breakdown Structures

Key Responsibilities:

Project Scope Review & Analysis

• Review engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Identify project components, materials, labor requirements, and construction activities.
• Coordinate with engineering and planning teams to validate project assumptions.

Cost Estimation & Development

1. Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates.
2. Develop material, labor, equipment, and construction cost breakdowns.
3. Utilize historical data, market intelligence, vendor quotations, and cost databases.

Vendor & Contractor Cost Evaluation

• Analyze quotations for major electrical and civil equipment.
• Compare vendor proposals and identify cost variances.
• Support bid evaluations and contractor negotiations.

Risk & Opportunity Analysis

• Assess project uncertainties, supply chain risks, permitting challenges, and site constraints.
• Apply contingency calculations and risk-based cost adjustments.
• Participate in project reviews and risk assessment workshops.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and project management teams.
• Validate construction sequencing, outage planning, and resource requirements.
• Provide cost guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Cost Database Management

• Maintain and update internal cost libraries and estimating templates.
• Track actual project costs and perform estimate-versus-actual analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating methodologies.

Preferred Experience:

• Utility Infrastructure Projects
• EPC Projects
• Grid Modernization Programs
• Renewable Energy Interconnection Projects
• Transmission Lines and Substations
• Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Required Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Attention to detail and accuracy in cost development