Quantity Manager

Role & responsibilities

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Preferred candidate profile

Key Responsibilities

1. Quantity Take-off & BOQ Management

• Lead and review

  MEP quantity take-offs

  (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, ELV, Firefighting).
• Prepare, verify, and update

  BOQs

  based on drawings, specifications, and IFC revisions.
• Coordinate with design, planning, and engineering teams to validate quantities.
  

2. Estimation & Costing

• Prepare detailed

  MEP cost estimates

  , including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor analysis.
• Support tendering teams in pricing, cost breakdown, and technical clarifications.
  
• Analyze market rates, supplier quotations, and rate build-ups.
  

3. Contract & Commercial Management

• Review MEP clauses in contracts, tender documents, and technical specifications.
  
• Support commercial team in claim preparation, variations, and change orders.
  
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, scope definitions, and project budgets.
  

4. Project Coordination

• Liaise with site execution teams for

  quantity verification

  , DPR validation, and work measurement.
• Track material consumption vs. BOQ to identify deviations and cost impacts.
  
• Attend project review meetings and provide quantity/cost insights.
  

5. Billing & Documentation

• Lead preparation of

  client and subcontractor bills

  for all MEP works.
• Review subcontractor invoices and certify quantities as per agreements.
  
• Maintain systematic documentation: MEP measurements, material logs, reconciliation sheets, and variation records.
  

6. Change Management

• Identify scope changes and prepare

  variation orders

  with proper justification and cost impact reports.
• Support negotiations with clients and subcontractors for VO settlements.
  

7. Cost Control & Reporting

• Work closely with planning and finance teams to track cost vs. budget.
  
• Provide monthly MIS reports on MEP quantities, cost variances, and billing status.
  
• Highlight risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in

  MEP quantity take-off, estimation, and BOQ management

  .
• Familiarity with

  EPC project workflows

  and contract management.
• Proficiency in

  AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project/Primavera

  , and QS/estimation software.
• Solid analytical, negotiation, and documentation abilities.
  
• Good knowledge of

  IS standards, NBC codes

  , and industry best practices.
• Leadership ability to manage QS teams and coordinate with multidisciplinary departments.

Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  (preferred)
• Diploma holders with strong field experience may also be considered.