Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Cost Estimation)/Proposals & Contracts Associate (Retail Fit-Out) Department: Pre-Contracts & Commercial Location: DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon Reports To: Founder / Senior Management Experience: 1–3 years Education: Graduate/Diploma (Commerce/Engineering/Interior Design preferred) Joining: Immediate (Preferred) --- Job Summary The Proposals & Contracts Associate will lead tender submissions, cost estimations, and client negotiations for Sparrow Shopfits’ retail fit-out projects. The role requires expertise in BOQ analysis, rate card preparation, and contract finalization, with a robust grasp of interior fit-out materials, labour rates, and commercial terms. --- Key Responsibilities 1. Proposal Development: - Prepare PMC, design fee, and fit-out proposals for clients (Tata, Reliance, D2C brands). - Analyse BOQs and project specifications to ensure competitive pricing. 2. Costing & Rate Negotiation: - Conduct rate analysis for materials (MDF, acrylic, lighting) and labour.
- Negotiate additional items/variations with clients and vendors. 3. Contract Management: - Draft and review contracts, LOIs, and SLA documents. - Maintain standard rate cards and update with market trends. 4. Tendering: - Submit bids on platforms like TenderNed, CPP Portal. - Coordinate with design teams for technical inputs. 5. Site Collaboration: - Validate cost assumptions through site visits and audits. --- Skills & Competencies - Analytical Skills: Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), ERP systems. - Commercial Acumen: Ability to negotiate rates without compromising margins. - Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with interior fit-out materials, CPWD/ACI rates. - Software: Tender platforms, AutoCAD (basic), project management tools. --- Salary & Benefits - RS 25000 to RS 35000 per month - Opportunity to work with premium brands and grow into a senior leadership role.