DGM/AGM - QS

Role & responsibilities

A. Cost Planning & Budget Approvals

• Drive pre-construction cost planning for new launches and business feasibility studies.
• Develop & approve project budgets in alignment with business goals and sales assumptions.
• Validate design and specifications from a cost-to-market perspective.
• Review design drawings, BOQs, and specifications to ensure accurate cost projections
• Benchmark costs against previous projects and market trends.

B. Cost Control & Monitoring

• Establish cost control framework and track costs vs. approved budget.
• Publish Monthly Cost Reports (MCR) and forecast commercial risks.
• Review and approve change orders and additional works.
• Ensure accountability of spending through regular audits and data analytics.

C. Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Collaborate with Design & Projects team to validate necessity vs. specification.
• Lead VE initiatives and drive alternative materials/technology evaluations.
• Reduce cost of construction /sft without compromising on product positioning.

D. Billing & Cashflow Governance

• Review and approve interim payments, milestone certifications & reconciliation.
• Enable finance with accurate cashflow projections and cost commitment status.
• Ensure contract closure with 100% documentation.

E. Contracting & Commercial Strategy

• Lead contract strategy (package breakups, procurement schedule, tendering approach).
• Prepare tender BOQs, tech-commercial comparisons, and contract recommendations.
• Draft and review sub contracts, ennsuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor bids; conduct technical and commercial comparisons.
• Finalize rate analysis and recommend award of contracts in approval with the Management
• Oversee contracts administration including claims, variations & savings realisation.

F. Stakeholder & Leadership Management

• Lead and mentor QS team across multiple project locations.
• Interface with Finance, Design, SCM, and Project Heads for commercial decisions.
• Provide strategic insights to Management for investment decisions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.E/B.Tech Civil preferred; PG in Construction Management/QS certification is advantageous.
• Experience: 18–25+ years with High-rise residential (Mivan) projects

Capabilities:

• Strong commercial acumen for financial metrics
• Expertise in costing, budget governance & contract negotiations
• Excellent stakeholder and leadership skills
• Software: MS Excel (Advanced), Costing Tools, ERP, MSP