Lead MEP & Tendering

Role Summary:

To lead MEP tendering and estimation function for Buildings, Metro, Airport, and Industrial projects. To evaluate technical, commercial, and execution requirements; develop accurate and competitive estimates using firstprinciples; and deliver highquality technical submissions aligned with organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Highly conversant with endtoend MEP requirements, including system interfaces and crossfunctional coordination. Skilled in estimating HT/LT works such as DG systems, HT networks, and downstream lowside electrical systems. Wellversed in HVAC systems covering chillers, pumps, and cooling towers, along with plumbing and firefighting services. Awareness of various codes such as NBC 2016 and IEEMA standards. Additionally proficient in ELV systems including CCTV, Fire Alarm, and BMS.

1. Tender Review & Strategy Study tender documents comprehensively and prepare a detailed Bid Synopsis, highlighting scope, risks, opportunities, and key deliverables.

2. Site Assessments Conduct site visits to evaluate project constraints, logistics feasibility, utility availability, and prepare structured site visit reports.

3. Market Intelligence & Vendor Engagement Obtain competitive market rates for all materials/equipment; engage OEMs and suppliers using strong industry network; identify capable subcontractors and prepare complete subcontract adjudication.

4. Quantity Verification Review and verify BoQ quantities with Engineering/Design teams to ensure accuracy and scope alignment.

5. Technical Specification Review Analyse technical specifications, standards, and authority requirements to ensure correct system selection, compliance, and cost impact assessment.

6. Estimation & Costing (LMP/First Principles) Prepare detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, plant, overheads, risk provisions, and project phasing. Incorporate benchmarking, historical norms, and valueengineering alternatives.

7. Management Approvals Present estimates, assumptions, risks, and commercial positioning to management for final approval.

8. Technical Submissions Prepare highquality documents including Method Statements, Execution Plans, Workflows, Construction Programmes, Resource Histograms, Logistics Plans, Risk Registers, and Staff Deployment Plans.

9. CrossFunctional Coordination Collaborate with BD, Planning, Contracts, Procurement, Finance, and Engineering to ensure unified and compliant tender submissions.

10. Stakeholder & Client Interface Participate in prebid meetings, clarifications, and technical discussions with clients, consultants, and partners.

11. Bid Governance Ensure tender compliance, maintain documentation, track tender outcomes, and implement continuous improvements in estimation accuracy and tendering efficiency.

Skills & Experience:

Education:

B.E. / B. Tech Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Min 20 Years of Experience in MEP Estimation and tendering.

Technical Competencies:

Firstprinciples/LMP estimation

MEP systems costing (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Firefighting, ELV)

Vendor/OEM negotiations & rate finalisation

Value engineering & cost optimisation

Market analysis & benchmarking

Tender governance and documentation

Software Skills:

Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and estimation templates

Leadership & Behavioural Skills:

Crossfunctional coordination

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring & capability building

Strong analytical and decisionmaking abilities