- Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and rate analyses for transportation infrastructure projects such as:
- Roads & Highways
- Bridges & Culverts
- Urban/City Road Networks
- Transport-related drainage, utilities & allied works
- Study project drawings, specifications, and tender documents to derive accurate quantities.
- Perform quantity take-offs (QTO) from AutoCAD drawings & IFC documents.
- Conduct material & resource rate analysis as per market standards and government SoR.
- Prepare cost comparisons, budgeting sheets, and pricing models for tenders.
- Coordinate with site teams for actual consumption vs estimated quantities.
- Evaluate subcontractor/vendor quotations and assist in final negotiations.
- Support the management team during tender submission with financial inputs.
- Maintain cost databases, price trends, and historical estimation records.
- Ensure estimation meets timelines and accuracy benchmarks.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of estimation & costing in transportation sector projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel (advanced), Rate Analysis, BOQ preparation.
- Familiarity with MORTH, MB Schedule, DSR, State SoR etc.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Qualifications
- BE in Civil Engineering/ME Transportation Engineer
- 35 years of relevant experience in transportation project estimation.
Preferred Attributes
- Valuable communication & coordination skills.
- Ability to work under tight tender deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and strong documentation skills.