Manager / Senior Manager - Electrical Estimation (Data Centre EPC)

Role & responsibilities:

The Manager / Senior Manager Electrical Estimation will be responsible for leading electrical estimation activities for Data Centre and Mission Critical EPC projects. The role involves
preparation of accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, techno-commercial evaluations, tender submissions, value engineering proposals, and coordination with internal stakeholders
to improve bid competitiveness and win ratio. The incumbent will work closely with the Head of Estimation, Business Development, Procurement, Engineering, and Project Teams to ensure timely and commercially viable submissions while maintaining estimation accuracy and risk management standards. Exposure to complete MEP estimation and understanding of Civil and EHV packages will be an added advantage for integrated Data Centre EPC bids.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Cost Estimation & Rate Analysis
   Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical systems in Data Centre projects including:
   HT/LT Distribution Systems
   Transformers
   DG Systems
   UPS Systems
   Bus Ducts
   Switchgear & Panels
   Earthing & Lightning Protection
   Lighting Systems
   Cable Containment Systems
   SCADA & Electrical Monitoring Systems
   ELV Interfaces
   Perform detailed BOQ review and quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
   Develop cost build-ups using labour, material, equipment and subcontractor inputs.
   Ensure estimation accuracy through benchmarking and historical cost analysis.
   Maintain and continuously update electrical cost databases.

2. Tender Management & Bid Submission
   Review RFPs, RFQs, tender specifications and contractual requirements.
   Prepare bid schedules and ensure timely submission of tenders.
   Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
   Coordinate technical clarifications with clients, consultants and design teams.
   Support preparation of techno-commercial proposals and bid documentation.
   Ensure compliance with tender requirements and bid qualification criteria.

3. Quantity Take-Off & Technical Evaluation
   Perform detailed quantity take-offs using drawings, BIM models and tender documents.
   Verify design assumptions and identify scope gaps.
   Review electrical load schedules and single-line diagrams.
   Coordinate with design teams for technical inputs and estimation validation.
   Analyze consultant specifications and ensure complete scope coverage.

4. Vendor & Procurement Coordination
   Obtain competitive quotations from OEMs, suppliers and subcontractors.
   Evaluate vendor offers for technical and commercial compliance.
   Develop strong market intelligence on Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, Eaton, Legrand,
   Cummins etc
   Track commodity trends impacting cables, copper, switchgear, transformers and DG packages.
   Support procurement during post-award handover.

5. Data Centre Estimation Expertise
   Estimate complete electrical packages for:
   Hyperscale Data Centres
   Colocation Facilities
   Enterprise Data Centres
   Edge Data Centres
   Understand Uptime Tier requirements and redundancy philosophies.
   Evaluate N+1, 2N, 2N+1 and distributed redundant electrical architectures.
   Support estimation of mission-critical infrastructure and resilient power systems.
   Participate in design optimization and cost engineering initiatives.

6. Risk Assessment & Commercial Evaluation
   Identify commercial and execution risks during tender stage.
   Review contractual clauses impacting project cost.
   Assess risks related to:
   Delivery schedules
   Escalation
   Long lead equipment
   Supply chain constraints
   Warranty obligations
   Liquidated damages
   Recommend contingency provisions and pricing strategies.

7. Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
   Develop value engineering proposals for improved competitiveness.
   Suggest alternative products, technologies and execution methodologies.
   Evaluate cost-saving opportunities without impacting technical compliance.
   Support management with multiple costing scenarios and sensitivity analyses.

8. Cross Functional Coordination
   Coordinate closely with:
   Business Development
   Engineering & Design
   Procurement
   Contracts & Legal
   Finance
   Project Execution Teams
   Support budgetary estimates during project pursuit stage.
   Participate in management review meetings and bid approval discussions.
   Ensure smooth transition from estimation to project execution teams.

9. Reporting, CRM & Market Intelligence
   Maintain bid pipeline and tender tracking reports.
   Update CRM systems with opportunity status and estimation progress.
   Track:
   Bid Hit Ratio
   Conversion Ratio
   Tender Success Rate
   Margin Trends
   Estimation Accuracy
   Submit weekly and monthly MIS reports to the Head of Estimation.
   Monitor Data Centre market trends, consultant activities and competitor benchmarking.