About this role
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 clear 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 experience.
6- Competencies
· Meticulous measurement and documentation discipline.
· Advanced Excel; AutoCAD/Revit take-off tools; CostX, Candy, or equivalent.
· Fast and accurate under tender deadlines.
· Clear written communication of assumptions and exclusions.
· Detail Orientation, problem-solving
Work Experience
Technical Skills
Quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, AutoCAD, Revit, and estimation software.
Key Interfaces
· Internal: CSA Estimation Manager, proposal team, design office (CSA), SCM.
· External: CSA subcontractors and material suppliers during inquiry cycles.
Special Conditions
High workload during bid periods.