Manager - Costing (Solar/ BESS)

Position: Manager - Costing (Solar/ BESS)

Department: Renewable Green Energy

Location: Head Office Bhopal

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering

Experience

10 years total professional experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in BESS / energy storage / power systems costing

Exposure to grid-connected and/or standalone BESS projects (utility-scale preferred)

Role Objective:

To prepare accurate, competitive, and risk-optimized cost estimates for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, supporting EPC bidding, project budgeting, and post-award cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Strong expertise in Co-located BESS or Standalone BESS project costing/estimation.

Floating enquiries to various vendors for BESS projects equipment/items, follow-ups, getting offers along with required documents,

Evaluate vendors and subcontractor quotations, negotiate cost inputs, finalize techno-commercial comparisons and tender support.

Prepare detailed project cost estimates (CAPEX & OPEX) for BESS projects.

Analyze project drawings, designs, and technical documents to prepare accurate BOQs and cost breakdowns.

Knowledge of solar design, layouts, and hybrid/BESS systems is an advantage.

Coordinate with the design team to optimize engineering solutions for cost efficiency.

Support the bid/tendering team with cost data, risk assessment, and pricing strategy.

Benchmark project costs against industry standards and track market trends in BESS, and BOS equipment.

Costing & Estimation

Prepare detailed BOQs and cost estimates for BESS projects covering: Battery containers/racks and cells

Power Conversion System (PCS)

EMS, BMS, and control systems

Transformers, switchgear, and protection systems

Fire detection & fire suppression systems

HVAC, auxiliary power, cabling & earthing

Civil works (foundations, container pads, trenches)

Develop cost break-ups (material, erection, testing, commissioning, logistics)

Preferred Exposure

Utility-scale BESS projects (50 MWh and above)

Hybrid Solar + BESS projects

Experience with Indian utilities / SECI / NTPC / State DISCOM tenders

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at:
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