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 opportunity 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.
- Priced complete CSA scopes.
- Solid subcontractor market knowledge across NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

6- Competencies

- Rigorous, auditable quantitative discipline.
- Advanced Excel
- BIM-based take-off literacy.
- Sharp scope-gap detection across drawings and specifications.
- Confident negotiator on market rates.
- Meets bid deadlines without losing accuracy.
- Leadership, Analytical Skills
- Commercial Acumen

Work Experience

Technical Skills Cost estimation, BOQ preparation, quantity surveying, rate analysis, AutoCAD, and Excel.

Key Interfaces

- Internal: Proposal/Tender Manager, MEP Estimation Manager, Design &
- Engineering (CSA), SCM, Planning, Finance &
- Commercial.
- External: CSA subcontractors and suppliers; client and PMC estimating counterparts.

Special Conditions Tight bid deadlines and heavy cross-team coordination.

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