Estimation Manager

About Flipspaces

Flipspaces is a design-tech company focused on transforming commercial interior experiences. Its VR-enabled platform allows clients to preview and shape spaces collaboratively in real time, while its in-house manufacturing and turnkey delivery capabilities support execution from start to finish. The company has delivered over 0.8 million sq. ft. for startups, enterprises, coworking brands, and global organizations, and operates across India, the US, Singapore, and the Middle East.

With leadership from IIT founders and strong investor backing from a recent $50M Series C round, the business is scaling quickly with plans to grow in India, the US, and the UAE, deepen its AI-led technology capabilities, and evaluate strategic acquisitions.

Role Overview

The Estimation Manager will oversee the end-to-end estimation and commercial evaluation process for Design & Build and interior projects across India and international markets. The role involves shaping pricing strategy, improving bid success rates, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring commercial accuracy and profitability across proposals and tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the estimation function for projects in India and global markets, covering cost planning and commercial assessment for Design & Build and interior assignments.
• Build and refine estimation practices from early concept stages through final design, ensuring the output is precise, competitive, and aligned with business goals.
• Manage the full bid cycle, including preparing, evaluating, and submitting major tenders and proposals according to client specifications.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents to determine scope, confirm assumptions, and create detailed cost breakdowns.
• Work with leadership on pricing decisions, margin improvement, and bid strategy to improve win rates while protecting profitability.
• Recruit, guide, and develop the estimation team, strengthening capability, review quality, and process discipline.
• Create and maintain a strong network of vendors and subcontractors, supporting cost competitiveness, effective negotiation, and dependable delivery partners.
• Introduce value engineering, cost benchmarking, and standardization measures to raise speed and accuracy in estimation.
• Identify commercial and delivery-related risks early and put mitigation plans and cost-saving measures in place.
• Coordinate closely with design, procurement, and project delivery teams so projects move smoothly from estimation into execution.
• Set up and maintain estimation workflows, tools, and reporting systems to give leadership clear visibility into pipeline status and commercial insights.

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a similar discipline.
• Strong command over cost estimation, commercial planning, and bid management for large-scale projects.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, BOQ preparation, and quantity takeoff tools.
• Solid understanding of materials, construction methods, and the cost factors affecting commercial interiors and Design & Build work.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder handling, and negotiation skills.
• Capability to manage several high-value bids simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in estimation, commercial, or bid management roles.
• Track record of leading estimation teams and managing complete bid processes.
• Experience with global projects and familiarity with international costing standards and practices.
• Background in Design & Build and/or commercial interiors projects.
• Exposure to vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.

Additional Information

This position is based in Mumbai, India. The role appears to be a full-time on-site opportunity. Salary details, joining date, application deadline, number of vacancies, and role start date were not specified.

Who Can Apply

Candidates with a B.A. in any specialization, B.B.A./B.M.S. in any specialization, B.Tech/B.E. in Civil, B.Arch in Architecture, or B.Sc. in Interior Design are eligible to apply.