Cost Manager - Civil

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Role Overview

The Cost Manager – Procurement will be responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities for office fit-out projects. This role requires strong commercial acumen, expertise in cost management, and the ability to drive value-based procurement decisions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in handling large-scale corporate interior projects, developing procurement strategies, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders including clients, architects, project managers, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Tendering

• Lead the preparation and release of RFPs for various work packages across civil, interior, MEP, and specialized services.
• Manage bid receipt, review, and conduct detailed techno-commercial evaluations.
• Facilitate techno-commercial meetings with vendors and internal teams to clarify scope, specifications, and commercial terms.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project cost without compromising quality or timelines.
• Prepare procurement recommendations and assist in vendor finalization.

Costing, Budgeting & Analysis

• Maintain strong knowledge of market rates and budgeting norms for office fit-out projects.
• Conduct BOQ verification, quantity take-offs, and detailed cost analysis.
• Track project budget allocation versus package-wise procurement cost on an ongoing basis.
• Identify cost risks, variances, and opportunities for savings throughout the procurement cycle.

Technical Expertise

Civil & Interior Categories:

• Civil works, interior finishes, furniture, carpets, kitchen installations, plumbing & sanitary fittings.

MEP Categories:

• Electrical systems, lighting, LMS, HVAC, fire protection systems (FPS), fire alarm & public address (FAPA), ELV systems, BMS, security systems, networking, and AV works.

Contract & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to contract conditions, company policies, and compliance requirements.
• Perform vendor pre-qualification, capability assessments, and RFP evaluations.
• Support contract drafting, negotiation, and alignment of commercial terms.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, project managers, and consultants for seamless coordination of procurement activities.
• Provide clear and concise communication and reporting on procurement status, risks, and decisions.
• Build strong vendor partnerships and maintain a reliable supply chain network.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in procurement for corporate office fit-out/interior projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, project costing, and budgeting techniques.
• Proficiency in BOQ analysis, rate benchmarking, and quantity evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously and deliver within timelines.
• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in procurement or cost management for interior fit-out projects.
• Experience working with PMC/consultancy firms, corporate offices, or large-scale interior contractors preferred.

• Education - B.E/B.Tech/ Diploma - Civil
• Post Graduate Qualification in relevant field would be an added advantage
• You should have relevant experience of working for a construction consultancy in India, be degree educated in a relevant construction subject and have good technical skills
• 7 - 10 years of post-qualification experience in similar role
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

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