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J D: Quantity Surveyor – Post Contracts Reports To: Project Manager / Operations Head Location: Tamil Nadu (multi-district operations) Department: Project Management Role Objective: To ensure cost-effective execution, contract compliance, cashflow alignment , and commercial control throughout the post-contract phase of all ongoing projects by actively managing work orders, bills, material consumption, and profitability tracking. Key Responsibilities: 1. Contract Administration & Documentation Ensure strict adherence to project-specific contractual obligations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for subcontractors, vendors, and client-side terms. Track amendments, work order changes, and escalation clauses. 2. Project Zero Cost Budgeting Prepare the detailed initial budget for each project, including: Cost break-up by category (civil, MEP, interiors, etc.) Margin and profitability projection. Update zero cost based on approved variations and changes. 3. Work Order Finalization Draft and finalize work orders for all subcontractors and vendors. Ensure scope clarity, BOQ linkage, rate analysis, and legal/commercial terms are accurate. Align procurement timelines with project milestones. 4. Indent Vetting & Material Requirement Validation Assist in preparing Indents/ Review indents to site teams or Project Leads against BOQ and progress. Ensure duplication, excess ordering, or premature indents are eliminated. Forward vetted indents to procurement with milestone tags and delivery timeline. 5. Site Stock Audit & Reconciliation Conduct regular physical stock audits at site. Reconcile site stock with indents, usage, and theoretical consumption. Highlight and report pilferage or wastage. 6. Labour Bill Certification & Reconciliation Review and certify labour bills based on actual physical progress. Handle both plinth area rate and NMR-based (Nominal Muster Roll) billing formats. Ensure fair valuation and prevent overbilling or duplication. 7. Variance Analysis & Cost Control Continuously monitor: Budget vs. actual cost. Quantity variances. Rate deviations. Excess consumption patterns. Propose corrective actions for cost control in coordination with Project Lead. 8. Package Rate Recommendations Analyze market trends, internal productivity, and previous data to recommend subcontractor package rates for various BOQs. Benchmark rates across regions and projects. 9. Monthly Project Commercial Reporting Generate Monthly Project Analysis Report : Work completed. Consumption summary. Profitability snapshot. Key commercial risks or issues. 10. Cost Escalation Claims Prepare escalation calculations in line with contract clauses (e.g., material price rise, GST). Submit justifications with backup for client approvals. 11. Client Billing & Cashflow Support Prepare and submit running bills, final bills , or milestone bills in line with site progress. Co-ordinate with design, site, and planning teams for accurate billing. Ensure timely follow-up with clients for billing approvals and payments. 12. Monthly Collections Planning Track outstanding payments and upcoming bills. Align billing and collections to ensure smooth project cashflow . Support PM in achieving monthly receivable targets. Required Skills & Competencies: Category Key Competencies Technical BOQ interpretation, budget preparation, cost control, rate analysis, billing & certification, Excel/ERP proficiency Tools MS Excel (Advanced), ClickUp (Project Management), ERP (Billing/Indenting), RDash (Execution) Commercial Acumen Understanding of construction terms, contracts, risk, escalation clauses Analytical Thinking Variance reporting, trend analysis, scenario-based cost forecasting Communication Cross-functional coordination with planning, design, procurement, and site teams Integrity & Accuracy High level of diligence in documentation and cost tracking Mindset & Vision Alignment: Ownership mindset: Treat every project like a business unit. Proactiveness: Identify risks before they escalate. Quality & Integrity: Ensure billing and work orders are 100% justifiable. Timeliness: Commit to strict billing and report cycles. Alignment with the company’s 2030 Vision of scalable, efficient, and profitable delivery of 3000+ projects . Show more Show less
