Bidding Estimator

We are looking for a Bidding Estimator to support tender costing and estimation activities. The role involves studying tender BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, and scope of work; preparing and organizing BOQs; obtaining and comparing vendor quotations; conducting market rate analysis; and supporting item-wise costing and estimation. The position requires strong analytical and data-oriented thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work with Excel and tender costing documentation. The role is based in Kolkata and requires work from office (WFO). There are 2 vacancies: one position for a candidate with up to 3 years of

experience

and one position for a fresher with 0–1 year of experience.

Key Responsibilities

Study tender BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, and scope of work. Prepare and organise BOQs in the company’s standard costing format. Identify items requiring vendor quotations or market rate analysis. Prepare and send RFQs to vendors and follow up for timely quotations. Maintain RFQ and quotation status trackers. Collect, organise, and compare vendor quotations. Prepare technical-commercial comparison statements. Support item-wise costing, estimation, and rate analysis. Collect and update current market rates. Maintain vendor, price, and historical costing databases. Assist in electrical, solar, and basic civil rate analysis. Coordinate internally for pending technical and commercial inputs. Maintain proper documentation of quotations, comparisons, and costing files.

Requirements

Requirements

Must Have

Skills

Ability to study tender BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, and scope of work for costing estimation. Prepare and organise BOQs in the company’s standard costing format in Excel. Market rate analysis and vendor quotation identification from the BOQ. Prepare and send RFQs to vendors and follow up for timely quotations. Maintain RFQ and quotation status trackers. Collect, organise, and compare vendor quotations. Support in costing, estimation, and rate analysis. Collect and update current market rates from the existing backend database for vendor quotations. Maintain proper documentation of quotations, comparisons, and costing files. Good to Have

Skills

Electrical materials and systems Solar EPC projects Tender BOQs and specifications Vendor quotation comparison Rate analysis and estimation Indian Railways / Government / PSU tenders AutoCAD drawing reading Trainable

Skills

Learning ability Excel

skills

Willingness to learn regarding tender costing and estimation Request for quotation (RFQ) Vendor price negotiation, managing and communication with the vendor Rate analysis

Education

Qualification Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering preferred Candidates from Mechanical or Civil Engineering backgrounds with strong aptitude for estimation, Excel, and commercial work may also be considered.

Experience

1 position: Candidate with 1–3 years of

experience

1 position: Fresher with 0–1 year of

experience

For the fresher position: Knowledge of Excel and an analytical, data-oriented mindset required.

Benefits

Compensation As per industry standards.

Requirements

Must Have

Skills

Ability to study tender BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, and scope of work for costing estimation. Prepare and organise BOQs in the company’s standard costing format in Excel. Market rate analysis and vendor quotation identification from the BOQ. Prepare and send RFQs to vendors and follow up for timely quotations. Maintain RFQ and quotation status trackers. Collect, organise, and compare vendor quotations. Support in costing, estimation, and rate analysis. Collect and update current market rates from the existing backend database for vendor quotations. Maintain proper documentation of quotations, comparisons, and costing files. Good to Have

Skills

Electrical materials and systems Solar EPC projects Tender BOQs and specifications Vendor quotation comparison Rate analysis and estimation Indian Railways / Government / PSU tenders AutoCAD drawing reading Trainable

Skills

Learning ability Excel

skills

Willingness to learn regarding tender costing and estimation Request for quotation (RFQ) Vendor price negotiation, managing and communication with the vendor Rate analysis

Education

Qualification Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering preferred Candidates from Mechanical or Civil Engineering backgrounds with strong aptitude for estimation, Excel, and commercial work may also be considered.

Experience

1 position: Candidate with 1–3 years of

experience

1 position: Fresher with 0–1 year of

experience

For the fresher position: Knowledge of Excel and an analytical, data-oriented mindset required.

Benefits

Compensation As per industry standards.