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Job Title: Tender & Costing Manager / Engineer - MEPF Client Industry: Construction and Infrastructure Industry Job Type: Full time Location: Mysore Road, Bangalore Key Responsibilities Review tender documents, drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) to accurately identify project scope and requirements. Prepare and submit project understandings, pre-bid queries, attend the prebid meetings and coordinate with clients/consultants for clarifications. Prepare capability presentations, technical submissions, and commercial bid documents in line with tender requirements. Prepare detailed cost estimates for MEPF systems based on tender drawings, specifications, and BOQs. Perform quantity take-offs and calculate material quantities from drawings and technical documents. Prepare price estimation based on BOQs and submit techno-commercial offers to Team lead for further review and submission to customers within timelines. Conduct cost analysis and evaluate alternative materials/methodologies to optimize project costs and improve bid competitiveness. Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for quotations, technical compliance, and commercial negotiations. Maintain strong knowledge of vendor base, market trends, and price discovery for major MEPF materials and equipment. Analyze project risks, inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions during bid preparation. Support management during bid finalization, negotiations, and post-tender clarifications. Ensure compliance with company standards, client specifications, and contractual requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications Diploma/B.E / B. Tech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related field. Experience in MEPF tendering, estimation, and costing for commercial, Data centre, Healthcare, or large infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, and ELV systems. Ability to interpret tender drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications. Good knowledge of vendor management, subcontractor coordination, price analysis, and market trends for MEPF materials and equipment. Strong understanding of vendor base, sourcing strategies, and price discovery to achieve competitive project costing. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and estimation software/tools. Ability to work under tight bid submission timelines. Preferred Experience Experience in handling large-scale MEPF projects like commercial fitout projects, Healthcare, Data Centre, and semiconductor industry. Exposure to EPC/MEP contracting environment. Familiarity with rate analysis, value engineering, and procurement coordination.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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