Sr. Engineer - Estimation

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Pune, India, is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to lead cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control for residential, commercial, and township projects.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience in real estate/construction, expertise in BOQ, tendering, and cost optimization, with strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, ERP systems, and estimation software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent required.
• 10–15 years of estimation and costing experience in real estate/construction.
• Experience with high-rise residential, commercial, and township projects.
• Experience preparing BOQs, tender documents, and cost plans.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs and cost optimization opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on drawings and project requirements.
• Develop project budgets and cost plans during design and pre-construction.
• Review and validate quantity take-offs and BOQs.
• Prepare tender documents and bid packages.
• Evaluate contractor bids from technical and commercial perspectives.
• Coordinate with architects, structural and MEP consultants and procurement.
• Support project teams with cost reporting and MIS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cost optimization

Education

B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

ERP systems

Estimation software

Job description

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop project budgets and cost plans during the design and pre-construction stages.
• Analyze project scope and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Review and validate quantity take-offs and BOQs.
• Prepare tender documents and bid packages.
• Float enquiries to vendors and contractors and obtain competitive quotations.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor bids from technical and commercial perspectives.
• Prepare comparative statements and recommendation reports.

Quantity Surveying

• Verify quantities from GFC drawings and consultant submissions.
• Monitor material quantities and project cost variations.
• Ensure accurate measurement and quantity reconciliation.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
• Identify potential risks affecting project budgets and propose mitigation measures.
• Assist project teams in managing cost deviations and variation orders.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, procurement, and project teams.
• Support management with feasibility studies and project cost evaluations.
• Participate in project review meetings and management presentations.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain estimation databases and cost benchmarks.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports related to project costs and budget utilization.
• Generate cost analysis reports for management decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and materials.
• Expertise in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation.
• Understanding of residential and commercial real estate projects.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, ERP systems, and estimation software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering
• Additional certification in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management will be an advantage.

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in estimation and costing within the real estate/construction industry.
• Experience handling high-rise residential, commercial, and township projects.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of project estimates.
• Timely submission of BOQs and budgets.
• Cost savings achieved through value engineering.
• Tender evaluation turnaround time.
• Budget variance control.
• Support in achieving project profitability targets.