Job Requirements

1- CSA Estimation Manager | Delhi / Mumbai, India

Function / Department

Estimation

Grade / Level

L2

Reports To

Head of Estimation

Location / Base

Delhi / Mumbai, India

Employment Type

Permanent

Mobilization Window

Travel

Frequent regional travel — site and pre-bid visits

1- Purpose Of The Role (Job Summary)

Lead civil, structural, and architectural cost estimation for data center EPC bids — accurate BOQs, defensible rates, and constructability input that win work while protecting margin.

2- Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Own the CSA estimate on every tender: quantity take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis, and pricing basis notes.
Read drawings and specifications for DC-specific drivers: heavy equipment foundations, raised floors, hardstands, security and blast provisions, waterproofing, and fire compartmentation.
Float subcontract and material inquiries; adjudicate quotes and normalize scope.
Maintain the CSA cost database: productivity norms, regional unit rates, escalation indices, and cost/MW and cost/sqm benchmarks.




Identify value-engineering options and quantify savings with the design team.
Prepare CSA risk and chance registers; recommend contingency levels.
Support post-bid clarifications and hand the as-sold estimate to delivery.
Reconcile as-sold against actual cost on completed projects and feed learnings back.
Coach CSA estimators and standardize templates and tools.

3- Key Performance Indicators

100% on-time estimate delivery per bid plan.
At least 3 subcontractor quotes per major package.
Cost database and benchmarks refreshed quarterly.
Value-engineering savings identified per bid.

4- Qualifications & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
Quantity surveying qualification (RICS/IIQS) is an advantage; LEED GA or CDCP a plus.

5- Experience

10–15 years in civil and structural estimation for industrial or EPC projects, including 6+ years on data center facilities.
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