Job Requirements
1- Cost Estimator – CSA | Delhi / Mumbai, India
Function / Department
Estimation

Grade / Level
L3

Reports To
CSA Estimation Manager

Location / Base
Delhi / Mumbai, India

Employment Type
Permanent

Mobilization Window
Travel
Frequent regional travel — occasional site visits

1- Purpose Of The Role (Job Summary)
Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and priced BOQs for civil, structural, and architectural scopes on data center bids.

2- Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Take off quantities from tender drawings, BIM models, and specifications: earthworks, concrete, steel, masonry, finishes, waterproofing, and external works.
- Prepare BOQs in client or internal formats with a transparent measurement basis and assumptions log.
- Build unit-rate analyses covering materials, labor productivity, plant, subcontractor rates, and overheads.
- Float inquiries to subcontractors and suppliers; prepare comparative statements and normalize quotes.
- Price DC-specific items: equipment plinths and foundations, raised floors, precast elements, security walls,



and fire-rated construction.
- Flag scope gaps, drawing conflicts, and specification ambiguities for clarification.
- Support value-engineering studies with quantity and cost deltas.
- Maintain the take-off archive and update the cost database with awarded rates.

3- Key Performance Indicators
- Quantity variance vs award or re-measure within ±3%.
- BOQs and comparative statements delivered on time per bid plan.
- At least 3 quotes per major package.
- No unlogged assumptions in submitted estimates.

4- Qualifications & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
- Working knowledge of IS measurement standards; CPWD/DSR familiarity and CDCP are an advantage.

5- Experience
- 7–10 years in civil estimation or quantity surveying on industrial, commercial, or EPC projects.
- Data center or other mission-critical exposure preferred.
- Hands-on BIM and CAD-based take-off expe

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