Assistant Manager, Estimation

Business Overview:

Chubb is the leading provider of fire and security services and a part of the APi Group Corporation, a global, market-leading business service provider of safety and specialty services. Operating in 17 countries and home to 13,000 employees, chubb delights over 1 million customers annually.

One of the best-known global safety and security providers, Chubb draws on more than 200 years of experience to provide branch-based, end-to-end, high-quality, reliable fire safety and security solutions from design and installation to monitoring and ongoing maintenance. The business unit is Chubb Systems Private Limited, a subsidiary of APi Global Corporation, and internally referenced as “Chubb India”.

Chubb India provides Integrated Building Management solutions, which include supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Building solutions such as Security systems, Fire detection, and alarms, access control, HVAC automation solutions, etc. The company has a PAN India presence, and the India head office is located in Bangalore.

At Chubb, we believe that our people make a difference and invite you to apply to this exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Qualification & Requirements

• Years of Experience: 8–10 years
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Telecommunications, or related engineering fields.
• Work Mode: Work from Office (WFO)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Tender & Technical Review

• Study tender documents including specifications, drawings, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Prepare accurate BOQs, quantity take-offs, I/O summaries, BOMs , cost sheets, and techno‑commercial proposals for IBMS, FAS, PAS, Security, Networking & ELV systems .
• Ensure proposals are compliant with tender requirements and organizational standards.

2. System Design & Solution Engineering

• Evaluate and select suitable products and OEMs based on project requirements and approved vendor lists.
• Develop system architecture, device selection, and value-engineered solutions to improve competitiveness.
• Prepare compliance statements and review engineering labor estimates as per defined guidelines.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with design, sales, procurement, and project teams for technical clarifications and solution optimization.
• Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and participate in pre‑sales and technical review meetings.
• Work closely with procurement teams and vendors to get competitive pricing for material and labor.

4. Costing & Commercial Management

• Ensure accurate costing for materials, labor, subcontracting, and system integration.
• Maintain historical pricing databases, supplier quotations, and standard templates for future proposals.
• Support bid preparation to ensure timely submission within tender deadlines.

5. Processes & Tools

• Manage job booking and related processes in SAP.
• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to estimation workflows and internal processes.

Specific skills required

• In-depth product knowledge in the IBMS, FAS, PAS, Security, Networking & ELV systems industry.
• Proficiency in written English.
• Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of design concepts for building security systems, including networking, servers, and other IT hardware.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving targets.
• Commitment to timely delivery of projects.
• Extensive product knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems, BMS, PA, CCTV, and Physical Security from a broad range of OEMs.
• Excellent negotiation skills for dealing with vendors.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD is desirable.

Additional Information

About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You

Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies

We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that everyday. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

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