Manager-Cost Engineering & Projects

Role Summary

The Manager Cost Engineering & Projects will be responsible for project cost engineering, BOQ preparation, vendor commercial integration, technical feasibility assessment, and prototype execution support. This role acts as a bridge between Business Development, Design and Execution teams to ensure commercially viable and technically feasible project planning and delivery.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Cost Engineering & BOQ Management

Prepare detailed BOQs, quantity estimations, and project costing sheets

Analyze project requirements and prepare commercially competitive costing structures

Ensure costing accuracy aligned with project scope and execution feasibility

Maintain standardized costing templates and estimation processes

2. Vendor Commercial & Rate Card Management

Develop, maintain, and update vendor rate cards across categories

Conduct comparative commercial analysis and vendor benchmarking

Coordinate with procurement and vendors for cost optimization

Support commercial negotiations and cost finalization

3. Technical Feasibility & Material Consultation

Evaluate material suitability, production feasibility, and execution practicality

Recommend technically viable and commercially optimized solutions

Identify project risks and execution challenges during planning stage

Suggest alternative materials and value-engineering solutions

4. Prototype & Sample Execution

Coordinate prototype and sample development with internal teams and vendors

Ensure prototypes are executed as per approved specifications and timelines

Monitor prototype quality, dimensions, finish, and material standards

Resolve technical and execution-related issues during development stage

5. Client Technical Consulting & Pitch Support

Participate in client presentations, pitches, and technical discussions

Explain technical specifications, execution methodology, material recommendations, and costing logic

Support Business Development and Client Servicing teams with technical-commercial inputs

Build client confidence through solution-oriented consultation

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with Design, Procurement, Production, and Execution teams for project alignment

Ensure seamless flow of technical and commercial information

Support operations team during project planning and execution stages

7. Documentation & Process Improvement

Maintain project costing records, vendor databases, feasibility reports, and technical documentation

Standardize BOQ formats, costing structures, and commercial documentation

Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of cost engineering and project estimation

Expertise in BOQ preparation and quantity analysis

Knowledge of retail fit-outs, branding, fabrication, interiors, or production execution

Strong vendor management and commercial negotiation skills

Technical understanding of materials, fabrication, and execution methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent coordination and communication abilities

Client-facing presentation and consultation capability

Proficiency in MS Excel and project costing tools

Preferred Experience

510 years of experience in project costing, estimation, technical projects, or execution planning along with experience in retail rollout, branding, interiors, fabrication, production, or advertising industry preferred.

Prior exposure to client pitches and technical-commercial discussions will be an added advantage

Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Production, Civil, Interior, Mechanical, or related field

Interested candidates can apply at https://www.dartdesign.in/current-openings.php or can share their resume at hr@dartdesign.in