Zeeco, Inc.

Manager / Assistant Manager - Estimation and Proposals

Zeeco, Inc.  •  Pune, IN (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

About Zeeco

Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, providing engineered solutions for the refining, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power, pharmaceutical, and allied process industries. Our portfolio includes Waste Heat Boilers (WHRB), Thermal Oxidizers, Process Burners, Boiler Burners, Flares, Vapor Recovery Systems, Incinerators, and Combustion Control Systems.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimation & Proposals Engineer with expertise in Waste Heat Boilers (WHRB) and Control & Instrumentation (C&I) estimation to support techno-commercial proposal preparation, cost estimation, and bid execution.

The incumbent will be responsible for preparing accurate techno-commercial estimates and proposals for Waste Heat Boiler projects, including associated Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems. The role requires close coordination with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, finance, planning, and project execution teams to develop competitive bids while ensuring technical compliance and cost optimization.

Experience in EPC/OEM organizations involved in Waste Heat Boilers, Fired Heaters, Heat Recovery Systems, or industrial boiler projects will be preferred. Experience in estimating complete boiler packages along with C&I scope will be a significant advantage.

Experience: 10 to 15+ Years

Location: Baner, Pune

Key Responsibilities

  • Review customer RFQs, tender specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, BOQs, and commercial requirements.
  • Prepare complete techno-commercial proposals for Waste Heat Boiler packages and associated C&I systems.
  • Identify technical deviations, exclusions, qualifications, and commercial risks.
  • Coordinate bid clarification meetings with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Review Bills of Material (BOM), technical specifications, and approved vendor lists received from Engineering and Marketing.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for:
  • Waste Heat Boilers
  • Pressure Parts
  • Structural Steel
  • Piping
  • Valves
  • Fans
  • Pumps
  • Burners
  • Instruments
  • PLC/DCS/SCADA
  • MCCs
  • Electrical packages
  • Bought-Out (BO) equipment
  • Float RFQs to vendors and evaluate commercial and technical quotations.
  • Coordinate with Procurement for vendor pricing and fabrication rates.
  • Work with Manufacturing to estimate fabrication and shop man-hours.
  • Coordinate with Construction and Project teams to estimate erection, commissioning, modularization, and export packaging costs.
  • Estimate engineering, design, documentation, inspection, logistics, and contingency costs.
  • Prepare cost estimates for complete Control & Instrumentation packages including:
  • PLC architecture
  • Field instrumentation
  • Control valves
  • Shut-off valves
  • Flame monitoring systems
  • Safety interlocks
  • Cable schedules
  • Junction boxes
  • Marshalling panels
  • Control panels
  • MCC interfaces
  • Evaluate instrument vendor quotations and prepare technical-commercial comparisons.
  • Coordinate with C&I Engineering to ensure compliance with customer specifications and applicable industry standards.
  • Perform cost optimization studies and value engineering exercises.
  • Evaluate alternative materials, equipment, and vendors to improve competitiveness.
  • Prepare take-offs, add-on calculations, and cost-saving recommendations.
  • Monitor raw material price trends, steel prices, and vendor rate contracts.
  • Develop and maintain cost databases for fabricated and bought-out items.
  • Participate in Order Transfer Meetings after project award.
  • Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)-wise project budgets.
  • Upload and release approved budgets into ERP systems.
  • Support Project Management and Procurement during post-order execution by explaining budget assumptions and estimation basis.
  • Participate in project cost review meetings with Finance, Projects, Planning, Procurement, and Marketing.
  • Monitor project cost overruns and identify opportunities for savings.
  • Evaluate Cost Change Notes (CCNs) and recommend approvals based on technical and commercial justification.
  • Support project teams in resolving budget-related issues throughout execution.
  • Collaborate with:
  • Proposal Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • C&I Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality
  • Planning
  • Finance
  • Logistics
  • Project Management
  • Ensure timely submission of accurate and competitive proposals.

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Preferred Industry Experience

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Zeeco, Inc.

About Zeeco, Inc.

Since 1979, Zeeco is the trusted worldwide source for the design and manufacturing of combustion and environmental solutions for the refining, petrochemical, production, power and pharmaceutical industries. Beginning as a small operation, Zeeco focused on the ideas of expertise, innovation, and reliability that today are the company’s foundation of success.

ZEECO® product lines include next generation ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems and hazardous and non-hazardous waste incineration. Zeeco has supplied some of the world’s largest combustion systems. These include the largest enclosed ground flare, acid gas thermal oxidizer, enclosed flare and elevated flare. We also have developed the industry’s best performing ultra-low NOx burner.

From refining, onshore/offshore production, power, well testing, petrochemical, gas processing and LNG industries, Zeeco has the experience and technical expertise to design the right combustion solution for your application. Our Combustion Research and Test Facility was the first in the world to become ISO 9001-2000 certified, and our staff strives to stay ahead of rapidly changing emissions requirements. With over three decades of industry experience, we have developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in engineering, reliability, and integrity.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Year Founded
1979
Website
zeeco.com
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