Jakson Group
Website:
jakson.com
Job details:
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- 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 opportunity 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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