Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head of Estimation to lead end-to-end estimation, tendering, pricing, bid management and project cost control for fire protection projects. The role will drive bid profitability, estimation accuracy, team performance and commercial negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the complete tendering and estimation process, from tender review to project handover.

- Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, material take-offs and cost estimates for fire protection systems.

- Approve bid pricing, project margins, payment terms and commercial risk assessments.

- Manage tender submissions, vendor negotiations, RFQs and subcontractor costing.

- Review ongoing project costs against budgets and identify cost overruns.

- Prepare, negotiate and follow up on price escalation claims with clients and consultants.

- Lead, mentor and develop estimation managers, engineers and BOQ/QS teams.

- Ensure 100% on-time tender submissions and maintain estimation quality standards.

- Coordinate with Sales, Execution, Procurement and senior management on bids,



budgets and project handovers.

- Submit monthly reports on tender pipeline, bid wins, project costs, margins and escalation recovery.

Candidate Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.

- 510+ years of experience in fire protection estimation and tendering, including at least 5 years of estimation team leadership.

- Strong knowledge of fire hydrant, sprinkler, fire pump room, gas suppression and fire alarm systems.

- Hands-on expertise in BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, rate analysis, costing and bid pricing.

- Experience in commercial negotiations, contract review, variation claims and price escalation recovery.

- Knowledge of applicable fire safety codes and approval requirements.

- Proficiency in AutoCAD, advanced MS Excel and estimation software.

- Solid leadership, analytical, commercial and client management skills.

📌 Head of Estimation Fire Protection (Mumbai)
🏢 Talent Corner HR Services
📍 Mumbai