Sr Manager - Tendering & Estimation (Electricals/ HVAC)

Right Hire Mumbai; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RightHire is seeking a Sr Manager Tendering & Estimation (Electricals / HVAC) for its Mumbai corporate office (Sewri). Based on 10-15 years of experience in electrical tendering for data centers, you will lead end-to-end bid management, cost estimation, BOQ preparation and review of drawings.

The role requires expertise in HT/LT systems, coordination with design and procurement, and delivering competitive, compliant bids. Working hours are 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, six days a week.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering; data center experience mandatory.
• 10–15 years in electrical tendering, estimation and cost engineering.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical drawings and BOQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical tendering and estimation for data center projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical packages incl. equipment, installation, overheads and margins.
• Independently calculate quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs.
• Review SLDs, layouts and tender specs to identify risks and scope gaps.
• Coordinate with design, procurement and projects teams to validate costs and methodology.

Skills

Tendering

Electrical Estimation

Costing

Data center

Excel

Vendor Negotiations

Education

B.E./B.Tech Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical Design Tools

Job description

Dear Candidate,

Greetings from RightHire!!

We've been retained by a leading EPC specialist company focusing on end-to-end data center solutions to fulfil its manpower requirements. And currently, were scouting for Sr Manager Tendering & Estimation (Electricals /HVAC) to be based out at its corporate office, Mumbai (Sewri). Please find below a brief JDs & revert me back should the role suits & excites you to join in such a prestigious company.

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 10–15 Years

Working Days: 6 Days a Week

Working hours : 10: 30 AM to 6: 30 PM

1. Role Purpose

To lead end-to-end electrical tendering and estimation for data center projects, with strong expertise in engineering calculations, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, technical evaluation and detailed cost estimation. The role requires a strong understanding of electrical design fundamentals, power distribution systems and data center infrastructure to develop accurate, competitive and commercially viable bids.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Tendering & Bid Management: Manage the complete electrical tendering process, including tender document review, scope assessment, technical clarifications, bid preparation and timely submission.


• Electrical Estimation & Costing: Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical packages, covering equipment, materials, installation, manpower, subcontracting, testing, commissioning, overheads and project margins.


• Quantity Take-Off & BOQ Preparation: Independently calculate quantities from electrical drawings, SLDs, layouts, cable schedules and technical specifications; prepare and validate detailed BOQs.


• Electrical Design & Engineering Calculations: Apply strong electrical engineering fundamentals to validate load calculations, cable sizing, transformer and DG capacities, UPS sizing, voltage drop, fault levels and other relevant design parameters.


• Power Distribution Systems: Estimate and evaluate HT/LT systems, transformers, DG sets, UPS and battery systems, busducts, electrical panels, switchgear, cabling, earthing, lightning protection and lighting systems.


• Drawing & Specification Review: Review SLDs, electrical layouts, schematics, equipment schedules and tender specifications to identify scope gaps, design discrepancies, quantity variations and technical risks.


• Rate Analysis & Cost Benchmarking: Prepare item-wise rate analysis, validate material and installation costs, benchmark market rates and identify cost-saving opportunities.


• Vendor & Subcontractor Evaluation: Obtain and evaluate quotations from OEMs, vendors and subcontractors; prepare techno-commercial comparison statements and negotiate competitive rates.


• Technical & Commercial Bid Preparation: Develop BOQs, cost summaries, pricing schedules, technical submissions, commercial proposals, assumptions, exclusions and tender clarifications.


• Value Engineering & Risk Assessment: Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining electrical system reliability, redundancy, quality and compliance with project specifications.


• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, projects and commercial teams to validate quantities, technical assumptions, installation methodology and project costs.


• Tender Handover: Prepare a comprehensive handover of finalized estimates, BOQs, vendor quotations, scope assumptions and cost breakdowns to the project execution team after order finalization.

3. Candidate Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.


• 10–15 years of experience in electrical tendering, estimation and cost engineering, with mandatory data center industry experience.


• Strong expertise in electrical quantity take-offs, detailed estimation, BOQ preparation, rate analysis and cost calculations.


• Sound understanding of electrical design fundamentals, engineering calculations, power distribution systems and technical specifications.


• Ability to independently interpret electrical drawings and perform quantity calculations rather than relying solely on vendor quotations.


• Experience estimating electrical packages for data centers, including critical power infrastructure and high-availability electrical systems.


• Strong understanding of equipment costing, installation costs, labour productivity, subcontracting, overheads, contingencies and project margins.


• Proficiency in MS Excel; working knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical design/drawing review tools is preferred.


• Experience in vendor negotiations, technical-commercial evaluations, cost benchmarking and value engineering.


• Strong analytical, numerical, commercial and coordination skills.

4. Preferred Technical Expertise

• Critical Power Systems: UPS, batteries, DG sets, transformers and associated power distribution infrastructure.


• HT/LT Systems: Switchgear, electrical panels, busducts, cabling, cable trays and power distribution.


• Electrical Calculations: Load estimation, cable sizing, voltage drop, transformer/DG sizing, UPS capacity and fault-level calculations.


• Electrical Infrastructure: Earthing, lightning protection, lighting and small-power systems.


• Tendering & Estimation: Quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, detailed rate analysis, vendor comparison and bid pricing.


• Data Center Requirements: Power redundancy, critical electrical infrastructure, equipment reliability and coordination with commissioning requirements.

Thanks & Regards,

Ankita

Specialist - Talent Acquisition

RightHire

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