Qs Engineer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities •Should have good knowledge of Material selections. •Prepare and analyze project cost estimates, budgets, and schedules. •Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget •Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop cost-effective solutions for construction projects •Good knowledge in detailed coordination drawings and technical specifications •Preparation of Bill of Quantity (BOQ) based on drawing Specification. •Calculate item rates and preparing comparative statements. •Knowledge on rates of various construction materials activities. •Preparation of Cost Estimation. •Prepares cost estimate for different phases of the project, advice the project management on possible cost over runs and necessary action to remain within the approved project budget. •Maintenance and update of Approved Subcontractor/Supplier database. •Coordination with planning, procurement, finance and administration cell for necessary documents required. •Prepare and update material procurement schedule and material status. •Evaluates quotations obtained from different suppliers subcontractors, ensures quantities and specifications are in line with projects specifications. •Monitor the actual costs and compare them against the set budget, and control costs as needed. •Track changes during design-development, bid stage and post-contract construction stage to manage costs escalations. •Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. •Candidate should have proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel), and should be capable to take out quantities using AutoCAD drawings, PDF Drawings. Preferred candidate profile