Head - Cost & Quantity Surveying

About the Company:

ASCENTIS

Championing world-class professional standards, the firm has earned a reputation for high quality and uncompromising integrity, especially in the hospitality sector where Ascentis is the leader in South Asia.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Role

  : Lead a key function at a respected international firm

• Innovative Environment

  : Implement new processes and digital tools to drive efficiency

• Progressive Culture:

  Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team

• Global Projects

  : Work on high-profile real estate and hospitality projects across regions

• Leadership Opportunity

  : Shape, mentor, and grow a talented team

Role Overview:

We are looking for a smart and dynamic professional to lead our cost management practice, entailing all pre contract QS services.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-contract QS services:

• Budgeting at various design stages
• Cost advisory for design options & value engineering
• Preparation of tender BOQs and pre-tender cost estimates
• Tender rate comparison and analysis
• Support to PM for negotiations
• Lead the in-house QS teams for all pre-contract activities
• Establish/develop internal processes and digital tools to improve team productivity as well as accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Develop cost database
• Develop BIM tools for quantity take-off
• Participate personally in project budgeting process and value engineering initiatives.
• Review personally all cost reports and participate in client presentations.
• Recruit, evaluate, and train internal teams.

What we are looking for:

Required Education & Experience

• BE/BTech or equivalent in Building & Quantity Surveying from leading university
• Post-graduate degree in a plus
• Minimum 15-20 years of hands-on experience in cost management, in leadership position.
• Experience in hospitality or high-end interior works is required.
• Experience abroad is a plus.
• Experience in procurement
• Exposure in International projects

Required Skills:

• Solid QS, technical, and quantitative skills
• A good leader able to motivate teams and develop constructive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Reports to:

Senior Director - Development

Team Management:

Yes