Senior Engineer - Estimation

Greytip Software Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Greytip Software Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Engineer – Estimation to lead detailed cost estimates for engineering, construction, infrastructure and related projects.

You will interpret requirements, review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, analyze direct and indirect costs, coordinate with engineering and procurement teams, and guide junior estimators toward accurate, competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.
• 6–10 years of experience in engineering estimation or cost planning.
• Experience with tendering, cost control, and commercial proposals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for tenders and projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities to determine requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs for materials, labor, and subcontracted works.
• Develop cost estimates using rates, data, and market trends.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure alignment with scope.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

ERP software

CAD/viewing platforms

Cost databases

Job description

The Senior Engineer – Estimation is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and technically sound cost estimates for engineering, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects. The role involves interpreting project requirements, reviewing technical documentation, developing quantity take-offs, analyzing material and labor costs, coordinating with engineering and procurement teams, and supporting the organization in making commercially informed bidding and project planning decisions.

The successful candidate will combine strong engineering knowledge with commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple estimates within defined timelines. This position will also provide technical guidance to estimation engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimation standards, tools, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Job Description: Senior Engineer – EstimationPosition Overview

The Senior Engineer – Estimation is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and technically sound cost estimates for engineering, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects. The role involves interpreting project requirements, reviewing technical documentation, developing quantity take-offs, analyzing material and labor costs, coordinating with engineering and procurement teams, and supporting the organization in making commercially informed bidding and project planning decisions.

The successful candidate will combine strong engineering knowledge with commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple estimates within defined timelines. This position will also provide technical guidance to estimation engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimation standards, tools, and processes.

Estimation and Cost Planning

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for tenders, proposals, budgets, variations, and project planning activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, scope documents, contracts, and other project information to determine estimation requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs for materials, equipment, labor, subcontracted works, and other project resources.
• Develop cost estimates using applicable rates, historical data, supplier quotations, productivity norms, and market trends.
• Analyze direct and indirect costs, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontracting, logistics, overheads, contingencies, and allowances.
• Prepare preliminary, conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates according to project maturity and submission requirements.
• Identify cost drivers, exclusions, qualifications, assumptions, risks, and potential commercial impacts within each estimate.
• Ensure that estimates are complete, traceable, competitive, and aligned with the approved scope of work.

Technical Document Review

• Interpret engineering drawings, design calculations, technical specifications, schedules, and scope-of-work documents.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, design changes, and potential constructability concerns that may affect project cost or schedule.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to clarify technical requirements and establish appropriate estimating methodologies.
• Review revisions and assess their impact on quantities, pricing, resources, and overall project cost.

Vendor and Subcontractor Coordination

• Prepare and issue requests for quotations to suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers based on approved technical and commercial requirements.
• Evaluate quotations for technical compliance, commercial competitiveness, exclusions, delivery terms, payment conditions, and validity.
• Conduct bid comparisons and prepare recommendation summaries for management review.
• Maintain effective communication with vendors and subcontractors to obtain timely and accurate pricing information.
• Validate quotations against project specifications, approved vendor lists, historical costs, and current market conditions.

Tender and Proposal Support

• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, including pricing schedules, cost summaries, clarifications, and deviations.
• Participate in tender review meetings, risk assessments, bid strategy discussions, and commercial evaluations.
• Coordinate with business development, project management, procurement, finance, and engineering teams during the bidding process.
• Assist in developing value-engineering options and cost-optimization proposals without compromising quality, compliance, safety, or performance.
• Support management in reviewing bid margins, pricing strategy, commercial risks, and approval requirements.

Cost Control and Project Handover

• Support the transfer of approved estimates and pricing information to project execution and cost-control teams.
• Provide clarification on estimate basis, quantities, rates, exclusions, and commercial assumptions during project handover.
• Compare estimated costs with actual project costs and help identify variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and update cost databases, rate libraries, productivity benchmarks, and historical project information.
• Contribute to post-bid and post-project reviews to improve future estimating accuracy and performance.

Team Leadership and Process Improvement

• Provide technical guidance, review, and mentoring to estimation engineers and junior team members.
• Review estimates prepared by team members for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with company procedures.
• Establish and maintain standardized estimating templates, checklists, workflows, and documentation practices.
• Promote the use of digital estimating tools, spreadsheets, databases, and relevant project management or enterprise systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating methodologies, reduce processing time, and strengthen cost and risk visibility.
• Ensure all estimates are prepared and documented in accordance with internal policies, quality standards, and applicable industry requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Typically 6–10 years of relevant experience in engineering estimation, quantity surveying, cost planning, tendering, or project commercial management.
• Experience preparing estimates for engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, or related projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, material requirements, construction methods, and project execution activities.
• Experience with vendor and subcontractor quotation evaluation, bid analysis, cost comparison, and commercial proposal preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple estimates and meet strict tender and project deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and cost-model development.
• Working knowledge of estimating, quantity take-off, scheduling, enterprise resource planning, or project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings using relevant CAD or document-viewing platforms.
• Knowledge of cost databases, rate analysis, productivity norms, material pricing, and market benchmarking.
• Familiarity with project controls, procurement processes, contract documents, change management, and cost-risk analysis.
• Strong understanding of applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, quality procedures, and regulatory considerations.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical reasoning.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercial awareness and sound cost judgment.
• Technical problem-solving and scope interpretation.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Vendor, subcontractor, and stakeholder management.
• Planning, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality when handling commercial information.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Timeliness of tender and proposal submissions.
• Quality and competitiveness of pricing recommendations.
• Effectiveness of cost-risk identification and mitigation.
• Reliability of quantity take-offs and cost databases.
• Reduction in estimating errors and post-award cost variances.
• Quality of coordination with engineering, procurement, finance, and project execution teams.
• Contribution to process improvements, value engineering, and successful bid outcomes.

Work Environment

This is a full-time professional role involving collaboration with engineering, procurement, commercial, finance, project management, and operations teams. The position may require occasional travel to project sites, suppliers, subcontractors, or client locations, depending on project requirements. The Senior Engineer – Estimation is expected to work effectively under time-sensitive tender conditions and maintain a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.