Tender , Cost & estimation - HVAC

Desirous Global Consulting Pvt Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Desirous Global Consulting Pvt Ltd. Chennai seeks an estimator to study tender documents, prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labour, equipment and subcontractors, and coordinate with design teams to produce competitive bids.

You should have strong knowledge of estimation principles, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and proficient use of MS Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD and planswift/bluebeam will help. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of estimation principles, methods, and cost control.
• Proficient in BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and cost estimation.
• Good understanding of drawings, specifications, and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Study and analyze tender documents, including drawings, specifications, BOQ, scope of work, terms & conditions, and addenda.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and other project documents.
• Prepare cost estimates for materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors, and other direct and indirect costs.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations and maintain a database of suppliers and rates.
• Prepare detailed BOQs, rate analysis, summary sheets, and final offer compilations.
• Identify project risks and assumptions and recommend clarifications or deviations, wherever required.
• Ensure compliance with company estimation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams for the preparation of technical proposals.
• Performs sensitivity analysis and value engineering to optimize project costs.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted within the specified deadlines.
• Maintain records of estimates, quotations, and correspondence for future reference.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Skills

Estimation principles

BoQ preparation

Rate analysis

Cost estimation

Tender submissions

Contract terms

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Planswift

Bluebeam

Primavera

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Studyand analyze tender documents, including drawings, specifications, BOQ,scope of work, terms & conditions, and addenda.
• Preparedetailed quantity take-offs from drawings and other project documents.
• Preparecost estimates for materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors, and otherdirect and indirect costs.
• Obtainand evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations and maintain a database ofsuppliers and rates.
• Preparedetailed BOQs, rate analysis, summary sheets, and final offercompilations.
• Identifyproject risks and assumptions and recommend clarifications or deviations,wherever required.
• Ensurecompliance with company estimation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinatewith design and engineering teams for the preparation of technicalproposals.
• Performsensitivity analysis and value engineering to optimize project costs.
• Ensuretender submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted within thespecified deadlines.
• Maintainrecords of estimates, quotations, and correspondence for future reference.
• Performany other responsibilities assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strongknowledge of estimation principles, methods, and cost control.
• Proficientin BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and cost estimation.
• Goodunderstanding of drawings, specifications, and contract terms.
• Proficiencyin MS Excel (Advanced), AutoCAD (Basic), and estimation software such asPlanswift, Bluebeam, Primavera, or similar.
• Stronganalytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellentattention to detail and accuracy.
• Effectivecommunication and teamwork skills.
• Abilityto work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.