Senior Manager – Tender & Estimation (Hydro Projects)

·     Minimum 18 years of overall experience in infrastructure/water supply project execution.

·     Candidate must have independently handled and successfully completed at least 2–3 Water Supply Scheme Projects as Project Manager.

·     Candidates having experience in Jharkhand Urban Water Supply / Urban Infrastructure Projects will be given priority.

·     Experience in JJM / Rural Water Supply / Urban Water Supply Schemes will be highly preferred.

·     Strong experience in managing end-to-end project execution, from planning to commissioning and handover.

·     Experience in handling large-scale pipeline networks, WTP, Intake Well, ESR/OHSR, CWR, pumping stations, distribution networks and allied water supply infrastructure.

·     Should have sound knowledge of BOQ, drawings, specifications, work planning, resource planning and project scheduling.

·     Experience in coordinating with Jal Jeevan Mission, PHED, JUIDCO, State Government departments, consultants and other statutory authorities.

·     Strong understanding of contract management, billing, variations, claims, EOT, DPR/BOQ and client requirements.

·     Should be capable of managing multiple project teams, contractors, subcontractors, engineers and site personnel.

·     Responsible for achieving project time, cost, quality and execution targets.

·     Should have strong leadership, decision-making, coordination and problem-solving skills.

·     Good knowledge of MS Project , MS Excel, AutoCAD and project documentation will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Tender & RFP Management

• Identify relevant Government Tenders, RFPs, RFQs, EOI and GeM opportunities aligned with the company's capabilities.
• Study tender documents, eligibility criteria, technical specifications, BOQ, commercial requirements and contractual conditions.
• Coordinate with the Presales, Technical, Projects, Procurement, Finance and Legal teams for bid preparation.
• Prepare and coordinate technical and commercial proposals in accordance with tender requirements.
• Track tender timelines, pre-bid meetings, corrigenda, bid submissions, technical evaluations and commercial openings.
• Coordinate for EMD, PBG, tender fees and other required documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in relevant domain
• MBA in Sales/Marketing/Business Development will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Government bids.

·       Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project billing.

·       Mandatory experience in JJM / Jal Jeevan Mission / Water Supply Projects.

·       Candidates with experience in large-scale water supply pipeline projects will be preferred.

·       Should have strong knowledge of BOQ, quantity estimation, measurement, rate analysis and contract conditions.

·       Hands-on experience in preparation and submission of RA Bills / Running Account Bills.

·       Experience in client billing, subcontractor billing and reconciliation of quantities.

·       Should be capable of handling MB (Measurement Book), Joint Measurements, BOQ reconciliation and billing documentation.

·       Experience in handling extra items, deviation statements, variations, rate analysis, claims and EOT-related documentation.

·       Should have experience in coordinating with Client, Consultant, PMC and Project Execution Teams for certification and clearance of bills.

·       Strong knowledge of DI Pipe, HDPE Pipe, MS Pipe, WTP, Intake Well, ESR/OHSR, CWR, pumping stations and distribution network-related billing will be preferred.

·       Good command over MS Excel and billing software is required.

·       Candidates should be capable of independently managing billing activities for a large project.

• Quantity Take-off & Measurement
• BOQ Preparation
• Cost Estimation & Costing
• Rate Analysis
• Contractor Billing & Bill Verification
• Quantity Verification
• Variation / Change Order Management
• Material Quantity Calculation
• Project Cost Control
• Tendering & Vendor Quotation Comparison
• Final Account Preparation
• Budget Preparation & Monitoring
• Site Measurement
• Reading Architectural & Interior Drawings
• Knowledge of Civil & Interior Works
• Contractor & Vendor Coordination
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD for drawing and quantity reference
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Negotiation and commercial skills
• Documentation and reporting
• Good communication and coordination skills

For Interior Projects – Important Skills

Since PencilSketch mainly handles corporate/workplace interior projects, I would particularly look for candidates with experience in:

Interior BOQ + Quantity Take-off + Civil Works + Flooring + False Ceiling + Partition + Joinery + Furniture + Painting + Electrical/MEP coordination + Vendor Billing + Rate Analysis + Cost Control.