Suchit Gosavi
Senior Engineer — Tendering, Estimation & Proposal Management
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Results-driven Senior Engineer - Tendering, Estimation & Proposal Engineer with 11+ years of experience managing the end-to-end tender lifecycle across industrial equipment, diesel generator sets, and Air Pollution Control (APC) systems. Processed tenders worth ₹215+ Cr in the last financial year across ~150 bids, securing ₹51.6+ Cr in won orders at a ~24% win rate, with an average tender value of ₹1.4 Cr. Skilled in BOQ preparation, cost estimation, bid analysis, contract negotiation, and stakeholder management using ZOHO CRM and MIS based estimating tools.
Committed to delivering competitive, compliant, and high-quality proposals that drive revenue growth and secure long-term client relationships.
Experience
Tender & Estimation Engineer - Power Engineering India Pvt. Ltd - Mapusa, Goa, India
(2025-02)
Manufacturer of Power Generating Sets
- Identified and tracked tender opportunities across Government departments, PSU institutions for Diesel generator sets, LT Panel, Solar System, Transformers
- Prepared techno-commercial bids, BOQs, and pricing strategies compliant with GeM, CPPP, and state e-procurement portals.
- Respond to pre-bid queries, and negotiate contract terms
- Study RFP, RFQ, and tender documents in detail to accurately define techno-commercial requirements and eligibility criteria before proposal development.
- Managed end-to-end tender lifecycle — documentation, EMD/bid security, submission, and contract finalisation.
- Coordinate with Sales, Project, Consultant, Contractor, and Customer teams to resolve clarifications and align proposal scope prior to submission.
- Build detailed cost estimates from BOM, technical drawings, and project scope, performing price optimization to support competitive bidding.
- Coordinate enquiry floatation and technical evaluation with vendors for bought-out items.
- Participate in pre-bid and post-bid negotiation meetings and support timely handover of won orders to project execution teams.
- Implemented strategic pricing and market research initiatives that improved win rates and organisational profitability.
- Tracked order execution and coordinated internal teams to meet contractual milestones, invoicing, and payment follow-up through contract closeout
- Drive lessons-learned reviews and technical/cost amendments post-project execution to continuously improve win rates.
Sr. Engineer – Estimation & Proposals - Batliboi Environmental Engineering Ltd (BEEL) - Pune, Maharashtra, India
(2023-11 - 2025-01)
Manufacturer of Air Pollution Control Equipments like Bag filters, Dust Extraction System and ID FD Fans
- Study RFP, RFQ, and technical documents in detail to accurately define techno-commercial requirements and eligibility criteria before proposal development
- Analyzed process data, GA drawings, and customer specifications to develop accurate cost estimates and BOQs for filtration and dust-collection equipment.
- Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and vendor teams for technical evaluation and costing of bought-out components.
- Compiled cost breakdowns covering fabrication, transportation, site services, packing, and commissioning for tender submissions.
- Maintained cost history records and estimation databases to support consistent, competitive bid pricing.
- Implemented strategic pricing and market research initiatives that improved win rates and organisational profitability.
Estimation Engineer - Power Engineering India Pvt. Ltd - Mapusa, Goa, India
(2021-05 - 2023-11)
Manufacturer of Power Generating Sets
- Led cost estimation and bid preparation for diesel generator set projects (from 10kVA to 3000 kVA DG sets) for clients
- Studied technical documents and specifications to assess scope, prepared BOQs, and cost estimates for the projects.
- Coordinated with design, production, and procurement teams to validate technical specifications before submission
- Prepared RFQ/RFI/RFP responses, quotations, and detailed breakup reports; supported kick-off meetings and project handover.
Assistant Manager - Mahindra Powerol (Powersafe Engineers) - Porvorim, Goa, India
(2017-05 - 2021-05)
Manufacturer of Power Generating Sets
- Supported sales and service operations for power generation equipment, coordinating customer requirements with technical and commercial teams.
- Built customer relationships and provided technical support during pre- and post-sales engagement, using the Mahindra Powerol Sales & Service Portal.
Service & Testing Engineer - KOEL (Universal Engineers), Sterling Generator (Kenkre Electricals) & Andrew - Porvorim, Goa, India
(2010 - 2017)
Earlier Career — Manufacturer of Power Generating Sets
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (2012-05 - 2015-09)
