Manager- Costing & Budgeting- MEP

Role & responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting • Prepare detailed MEP cost estimates across preliminary, pre-contract, and tender stages. • Develop and validate BOQs with rate analysis aligned to market rates. • Support value engineering to optimize cost without compromising quality/compliance. • Coordinate with design, procurement, site, and finance teams for budget alignment.
2. Cost Control & Monitoring • Monitor project costs, variations, design changes, and NT items against approved budgets. • Prepare cost-to-complete and variance reports; recommend corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with contracts, specifications, IS codes, and company policies.
3. BOQ & Billing • Prepare/review pre-tender estimates and verify BOQs as per GFC drawings. • Support site teams in bill verification, amendments, and final bill audits.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Graduation in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional certification in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management is an advantage.

Experience

• 10to 15 years of experience in MEP costing, budgeting, billing and must have 5 to 7 years experience exclusively in cost estimation & budgeting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, BOQs, specifications, and drawings
• Proficiency in MS Excel, cost estimation tools, and ERP systems
• Understanding of contracts, tendering, and billing procedures
• Analytical and numerical accuracy