About the role
In this role, you will work as an embedded member of DESRI’s Preconstruction Estimating function, supporting the U.S.-based Lead Estimator across quantity takeoffs, model setup, bill of materials development, and first-cut cost estimates. You will build a deep understanding of DESRI’s estimating methodology and progressively take on a more active role, moving from groundwork tasks toward taking initial passes at estimates.
What you'll do
• Operate as an embedded member of the Estimating team, working under the direction of the U.S.-based Lead Estimator across assigned projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and set up the estimating model framework using project design documents, site data, and DESRI templates, providing the Lead Estimator a structured, populated starting point.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) from Hyderabad engineering design output that feed directly into the estimating model, reducing duplicative effort and improving input accuracy.
• Build first-cut Balance of System (BOS)



cost estimates using established unit cost databases and project-specific inputs directed by the Lead Estimator, as inputs to the Lead Estimator’s process rather than standalone deliverables.
• Maintain running logs of estimate iterations across project stages, documenting key assumption changes between versions for Lead Estimator reference.
• Compile subcontractor and vendor pricing research, market pricing data, and cost benchmarks to support estimate inputs.
• Build bid pricing levelization models that normalize EPC bids against a common scope baseline, flagging scope inclusions and exclusions that drive pricing variance.
• Support the broader Preconstruction team’s DC/AC analysis and ad-hoc optimization exercises, serving as a connection point with the Hyderabad engineering team on overbuild and equipment selection workflows.
• Progressively take initial passes at estimates as familiarity with DESRI’s templates and methodology develops, expanding into a mor

📌 Estimator - Senior Analyst (Hyderabad)
🏢 DESRI
📍 Hyderabad