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
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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 prospect 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.
· Strong 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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