Job Description – Senior Costing Manager (Billing & Tendering)

Position Details

Job Title: Senior Costing Manager – Billing & Tendering

Department: Commercial / Projects

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5–7+ Years

Relevant Industry Experience: Minimum 2–4 years in Commercial Interior Fit-Out Projects (Mandatory)

Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹70,000 per month (Salary will be offered based on the candidate's last drawn CTC and relevant experience.)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Costing Manager – Billing & Tendering to lead the commercial costing function for interior fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, tendering, billing, budgeting, commercial analysis, and project cost control.

This role is critical in ensuring project profitability through accurate commercial planning, value engineering, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates having experience from the following industries will be preferred:

• Commercial Interior Fit-Out
• Interior Design
• Architecture
• Construction
• Turnkey Projects
• Design & Build Companies

Primary Objectives

• Prepare accurate project cost estimates before project execution.
• Develop BOQs and commercial proposals for client submissions.
• Ensure project profitability through effective budgeting and cost control.
• Monitor labour, material, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Support management with commercial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Manage project billing and tender documentation efficiently.

Key Skills

• Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• BOQ Preparation
• Quantity Surveying
• Quantity Take-Off
• Rate Analysis
• Tendering
• Commercial Costing
• Billing Management
• Cost Control & Variance Analysis
• Procurement Costing
• Vendor Evaluation
• Contract Management
• Commercial Reporting
• Value Engineering
• ERP / Costing Software
• AutoCAD
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation & Tendering

• Prepare accurate project cost estimates by analysing drawings, BOQs, specifications, and client requirements.
• Prepare techno-commercial proposals, quotations, pricing strategies, and tender submissions.
• Estimate material, labour, subcontractor, logistics, and overhead costs.
• Ensure commercial proposals align with company profitability objectives.

2. BOQ Preparation & Quantity Surveying

• Prepare and validate BOQs, quantity take-offs, and detailed cost sheets.
• Perform quantity extraction from architectural and interior drawings.
• Conduct rate analysis and measurement verification.
• Monitor quantity variations throughout project execution.

3. Budget Planning & Cost Control

• Develop project budgets and monitor expenditure throughout execution.
• Track project costs against approved budgets.
• Identify commercial risks and cost overruns.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Present cost reports and profitability analysis to management.

4. Billing & Commercial Management

• Prepare client billing schedules and contractor billing documentation.
• Verify project bills and payment certifications.
• Monitor project revenue, billing milestones, and collections.
• Maintain commercial records, contracts, and documentation.

5. Vendor Cost Analysis & Procurement Support

• Evaluate vendor quotations and compare market pricing.
• Support procurement teams during commercial negotiations.
• Maintain vendor rate databases and historical costing records.
• Recommend cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality.

6. Value Engineering & Profitability Improvement

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Recommend alternative materials and execution methods.
• Participate in commercial feasibility studies and design reviews.
• Support strategic commercial decisions to improve project profitability.

7. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Design, Projects, Procurement, Finance, Sales, Consultants, and Clients.
• Provide commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve commercial and costing-related issues proactively.
• Ensure alignment between budgets, procurement plans, and project execution.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or Commercial Management will be an added advantage.

Technical Requirements

Candidates should possess strong working knowledge of:

• BOQ Preparation
• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Estimation
• Tendering Process
• Billing Management
• Rate Analysis
• Commercial Costing
• AutoCAD
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• ERP / Costing Software

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong Analytical Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Negotiation Skills
• Decision-Making Capability
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Ownership & Accountability
• Time Management
• Result-Oriented Approach

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on prestigious commercial interior fit-out projects.
• Exposure to large-scale turnkey projects.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Career progression with a well-established organization.
• Competitive salary with performance-based growth opportunities.



Apply if you have a strong background in commercial interior costing, tendering, BOQ preparation, budgeting, and project commercial management, and are looking to grow your career with a dynamic organization.