Leads MEP estimation and cost planning for data center and other major construction projects. Reviews drawings, BOQs, specifications, and design inputs; performs quantity take-offs; prepares detailed estimates, tender pricing, and techno-commercial proposals. Coordinates with vendors, subcontractors, design, procurement, finance, and commercial teams. Supports bid reviews, cost benchmarking, value engineering, change orders, budget revisions, and risk analysis across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, ELV, and BMS systems.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities 1. Estimation & Cost Planning
QualificationsEducational Qualification- Prepare detailed cost estimates for Data Centre construction projects with focus on MEP packages.
- Review drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, tender documents, and design inputs for estimation.
- Develop item-wise and package-wise estimates for Electrical / Mechanical / HVAC / Fire Fighting / Plumbing / ELV / BMS systems.
- Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and validate quantities for tendering and budgeting.
- Prepare concept estimates, detailed estimates, and pre-bid cost plans based on project stage.
- Analyze scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and risks in the tender/estimation phase.
- Support preparation of techno-commercial proposals for new projects.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders for RFQ floating, vendor queries, cost inputs, and bid clarifications.
- Compare vendor/subcontractor quotations and prepare comparative statements.
- Assist in finalization of cost benchmarks, pricing strategy, and bid submissions.
- Identify commercial risks and provide inputs during tender review meetings.
- Review design inputs related to Electrical systems (HT/LT, DG, UPS, transformers, bus ducts, cable trays, lighting, earthing) and Mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, piping, ventilation, firefighting, plumbing).
- Assess project requirements in line with Data Centre standards, redundancy philosophy, uptime expectations, and constructability.
- Work closely with design/engineering teams to ensure estimation aligns with project specifications and execution realities.
- Liaise with OEMs, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers for budgetary quotes and technical-commercial inputs.
- Maintain updated database of rates, cost benchmarks, approved vendors, and historical project costs.
- Track market trends in key materials/equipment such as UPS, DG, transformers, switchgear, chillers, pipes, ducts, fire systems, ELV and BMS components.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering without compromising project quality, reliability, or compliance.
- Suggest alternate materials, systems, and execution methodologies where feasible.
- Support leadership in preparation of budget vs estimate analysis and savings opportunities.
- Coordinate with Projects, Design, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, and Commercial teams during estimation and bid stages.
- Provide estimation support for change orders, variation claims, and budget revisions.
- Participate in internal reviews for project feasibility and capex planning.
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Technical Competencies
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems estimation and construction methodologies.
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, MEP drawings, layouts, BOQs, and specifications.
- Good understanding of Data Centre infrastructure such as:
- HT/LT power distribution
- DG / UPS / PDUs
- Chiller / cooling systems / precision air conditioning
- Fire detection & suppression
- ELV / BMS / monitoring systems
- Proficiency in:
- MS Excel (advanced)
- AutoCAD
- Revit / Navisworks (preferred)
- Primavera / MS Project (preferred)
- Good commercial acumen and cost analysis capability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Commercially oriented with strong negotiation support skills
- Good stakeholder coordination and communication ability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced project/tendering environment
- Strong ownership and deadline orientation
- Accurate and timely submission of MEP estimates
- Preparation of detailed BOQ validations and quantity take-offs
- Competitive and technically compliant tender costing
- Vendor comparison sheets and cost benchmarking
- Value engineering and savings recommendations
- Budget support for project planning and approvals
- Data Centre Construction
- Mission Critical Infrastructure
- EPC / MEP Contracting
- Industrial / Commercial / High-rise / Airport / Pharma / Semiconductor projects
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
- Additional qualifications/certifications in Estimation, MEP, Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Primavera/MS Project, AutoCAD/Revit will be preferred.
- 10–15+ years of relevant experience in Estimation / Tendering / Cost Planning for MEP works.
- Must have strong exposure to Data Centre / Mission Critical / Industrial / Large Commercial / Infrastructure projects.
- Hands-on experience in estimation of major MEP packages such as:
- Electrical systems
- HVAC systems
- Fire Protection & Fire Alarm
- Plumbing & Drainage
- ELV / BMS / IBMS systems
- Experience in Data Centre projects will be highly preferred.
- Exposure to EPC / Design & Build / General Contracting environments preferred.
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