CSA Estimation

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.