Job Description

CORPORATE OFFICE, Kolkata, West Bengal, India








Department
TENDERING, BIDDING & ESTIMATION
Job posted on
Sep 24, 2025
Employment type
REGULAR

JOB DESCRIPTION

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ON THE ROLE

Position Name

Costing, Estimation & Tender DGM (Power Projects - EPC)

Function

Line of Business

Power

Grade

Reporting to

Functionally

Administratively

Roles Reporting into

No. of employees

Role Description

SECTION II: JOB SUMMARY

The Costing, Estimation & Tender DGM will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, tender documentation, and techno-commercial proposals for large-scale

Power EPC projects

(Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Substations, Renewable & Hybrid Systems). The role demands strong expertise in analyzing project requirements, reviewing technical specifications, and ensuring competitive yet profitable bidding.

SECTION III: DO - KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Perspective

Responsibility

Job Responsibilities

1. Tendering & Bidding


Lead the end-to-end tendering process for EPC power projects (thermal, renewable, substations, transmission lines, BESS-integrated projects, etc.). Review tender documents, scope of work, contract conditions, and technical specifications. Identify risks, clarifications, deviations, and value-engineering opportunities. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and execution teams for input during bid preparation. Prepare comprehensive techno-commercial bid proposals ensuring compliance with client requirements.

2. Costing & Estimation

Develop detailed cost estimates covering

civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, balance of plant, transmission, and auxiliary systems

. Analyze vendor/supplier/subcontractor quotations for accuracy and competitiveness. Build cost models including materials, labor, equipment, logistics, overheads, and contingencies. Maintain a cost database and benchmarking for various EPC projects. Conduct sensitivity and risk analysis to evaluate the impact on project cost.

3. Contract & Documentation

Draft pricing sheets, BOQ, and bid documentation in line with client formats. Ensure commercial terms, taxation, duties, and statutory compliance are captured in cost models. Support contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors. Provide clarifications and post-bid support until award of contract.

4. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with engineering, design, SCM, project execution, and finance teams for accurate inputs. Liaise with clients, consultants, and statutory authorities for bid/tender-related matters. Support senior management with bid strategy, competitor analysis, and pricing recommendations.

Expertise in

cost estimation techniques & EPC pricing models

.

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Deep understanding of

power sector regulations, codes, and tendering processes

.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Strong leadership & team management skills.

Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

SECTION IV: DELIVER - KEY OUTPUTS / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) What are the measurable indicators for the role?

Measurable Deliverables

10-18 years of experience in

Costing, Estimation & Tendering

for

Power EPC Projects

(Generation/Transmission/Distribution/Renewables).

Proven track record of handling tenders for projects ranging from

50 MW to 500 MW+

or large infrastructure contracts.

Strong knowledge of

EPC project cost structures, bid management, FIDIC contracts, and government tendering norms

.

Familarity with SAP/ERP costing tools and MS Excel-based cost models.

SECTION V: DISPLAY - KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

In this section, please mention the qualification, technical skills and capabilities which are essential to execute the role. It may be a reflection of your own qualification and skills

Qualification and technical skills required to execute the role. Please mention any functional knowledge. E.g. PhD in xyz

Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.

Technical Skills

MS Office & Project, Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Experience levels required to execute this role

E.g. 2-5 yrs of experience as an Electrical Engineering in Battery/Solar Grid

Specific Experience

12 - 20 years in electric engineering in Battery/Automative.

Over all Experience

12 - 20 years in electric engineering in Battery/Automative.

Behavioral skills / competencies required for the role. E.g. Attention to detail

Behavioral Skills

Accuracy of project cost estimates vs. actual execution cost. Success ratio of bids/tenders won vs. submitted. Timely submission of proposals within deadlines. Risk identification & mitigation in bid documents. Contribution to achieving company order booking targets.

SECTION V: KEY INTERACTIONS

Mention names of the roles which are not in your department with whom this role interacts

Key Interaction - Internal

Nature or purpose of interaction

Team Members and Inter-departmental members

Seek instructions, provide technical advice * Keep them informed of progress