Cost Manager

Position Title: Lead / Manager Estimation & Costing

Department : Engineering

Locations: Bengaluru

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for Pre, Fine, EPA, and HEPA air filters.
• Review BOQs, cost break-ups, and rate analyses prepared by the team.
• Analyze drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
• Evaluate costs for raw materials, labor, testing, packaging, logistics, and site services.
• Ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability of all quotations.
• Lead and mentor the estimation team.
• Allocate projects and monitor workload and timelines.
• Review and approve estimates before submission.
• Develop standard costing templates and estimation procedures.
• Train team members on product knowledge, costing methods, and tools.
• Lead techno-commercial proposal preparation.
• Participate in negotiations with customers and consultants.
• Prepare comparison statements and value-engineering options.
• Support contract reviews and order finalization.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Production, Procurement, and Quality teams.
• Liaise with vendors for material pricing and technical inputs.
• Provide cost inputs during product development or customization.
• Develop and maintain cost databases.
• Track market trends for materials and logistics.
• Identify cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support budgeting and margin analysis. Maintain estimation records and documentation.
• Prepare MIS reports on order value, margins, and win-loss analysis. Support management with cost insights and forecasts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum Experience:

• 1012 years of experience in estimation, costing, or commercial roles.
• Minimum 35 years in a team-leading or supervisory role.

Relevant/Additional Experience:

• Air filters, cleanroom systems, HVAC, or related manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 16890 and ISO 29463 / EN 1822 standards.
• Ability to read GA drawings and HVAC schematics.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (advanced formulas, costing models).
• ERP or costing software exposure preferred.

Key Competencies / Skills Required:

• Leadership and team management.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
• Negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cross-functional coordination.
• Time management under multiple project deadlines.