Manager / Engineer - Estimation - Water Supply Segment

Role & responsibilities

1. Bid Opportunity Identification

• Track and identify tender opportunities from e-portals, subscription services, and information tools.
  

2. Initial Evaluation & Prequalification

• Analyze tender scope and qualification criteria.
  
• Prepare bid synopsis/appreciation note.
  
• Compile and submit prequalification documents.
  
• Coordinate with internal departments and JV partners (if any).
  
• Review Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and verify BOQ alignment.
  

3. Tender Document Study & Strategy

• Thoroughly study tender documents, scope of work, specs, and commercial terms.
  
• Analyze risks, formulate qualification criteria, and assess technical and financial feasibility.
  
• Prepare detailed Proposal Appreciation Notes covering all techno-commercial elements.
  

4. Risk Assessment & Competitor Analysis

• Conduct SWOT and risk assessments related to contract terms, location, funding, and design.
  
• Evaluate competitor landscape to aid bid/no-bid decisions.
  

5. Pre-bid Stage Activities

• Prepare and submit pre-bid queries.
  
• Conduct site visits for understanding project terrain, access, and resource availability.
  
• Attend pre-bid meetings and prepare site visit reports/presentations.
  

6. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare BOQs and estimate material, manpower, and equipment needs.
  
• Conduct rate analysis and vendor/sub-contractor negotiations.
  
• Estimate direct and indirect costs including mobilization, overheads, insurance, and contingencies.
  
• Plan equipment deployment and labor schedules.
  
• Optimize pricing and prepare final cost sheet (Top Sheet).
  

7. Technical Proposal Preparation

• Develop construction methodologies, site organization charts, and equipment lists.
  
• Prepare construction programs and MS Project (MSP) schedules.
  
• Create comparative statements for major cost elements.
  

8. Internal Coordination & Handover

• Liaise with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  
• Attend post-bid discussions with clients.
  
• Handover finalized tender package and cost data to execution/operations teams.
  

Preferred candidate profile

Candidates with the following experience will be given preference:

1. Site execution experience
2. Significant experience in the water supply sector