Role & responsibilities

- Lead and manage the estimation function across India and global projects, owning cost planning and commercial evaluation for Design & Build and Interiors projects
- Drive end-to-end estimation strategy from concept to final design, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with business objectives
- Own the bid management lifecycle, including preparation, review, and submission of high-value tenders and proposals as per client requirements
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to define scope, validate assumptions, and build detailed cost structures
- Partner with leadership on pricing strategy, margin optimization, and bid positioning to maximize win rates while ensuring profitability
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing estimation team, driving capability development, quality control, and process excellence
- Develop and manage a strategic vendor and subcontractor ecosystem, ensuring competitive pricing, strong negotiations, and reliable partnerships
- Drive value engineering, cost benchmarking, and standardization initiatives to improve estimation efficiency and accuracy
- Identify commercial and execution risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies and cost optimization solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, procurement,



and project teams to ensure seamless transition from estimation to execution
- Establish and maintain estimation processes, tools, and reporting frameworks, providing leadership with pipeline visibility and commercial insights

Qualifications & Skills:

- Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field
- Strong expertise in cost estimation, commercial planning, and bid management for large-scale projects
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, BOQ preparation, and quantity takeoff tools
- Deep understanding of materials, construction methodologies, and cost drivers in commercial interiors / D&B; projects
- Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple high-value bids in a rapid-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Experience:

- 812+ years of experience in estimation, commercial, or bid management roles
- Proven experience in leading estimation teams and managing end-to-end bid processes
- Experience working on global projects, with exposure to international costing standards and practices
- Strong background in Design & Build and/or Commercial Interiors projects
- Experience in vendor management, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing

📌 Estimation Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Flipspaces
📍 Maharashtra