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Job Title : Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer Highways & Infrastructure (EPC/HAM Tenders) Company : M/s S S Alur Construction Company Location : Vijayapura, Karnataka Experience : 5 to 10 Years (mandatory experience in EPC/HAM Tender Estimation) Industry : Infrastructure | Highways | Roads | Bridges | EPC/HAM Projects Department : Tendering / Estimation / Quantity Survey Employment Type : Full-Time | On-site | Immediate Joiners Preferred Job Overview M/s S S Alur Construction Company is actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in cost estimation and BOQ preparation for EPC and HAM mode infrastructure projects , particularly in highways and bridge construction. The selected candidate will be part of a newly established in-house Pre-Bid Cell , playing a key role in bid estimation, pricing strategy, and tender documentation. Key Responsibilities BOQ Preparation & Validation Independently prepare item-wise Bill of Quantities (BOQ) from DPRs, drawings, and specifications. Extract quantities using AutoCAD and Excel from plan/profile/cross-section drawings. Map BOQ items to corresponding PWD SOR or create custom non-SOR items where necessary. Review and validate tender-provided Schedules (B, C, H) to ensure scope completeness. Classify BOQ into logical work heads Roadworks, Structures, Drainage, Utilities, etc. Raise technical queries in case of quantity mismatches or undefined specifications. Tender Analysis & Estimation Review tender documents including general conditions, technical specifications, and pricing formats. Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare resource-based estimates aligned with DPR and scope. Cross-verify tender drawings with cost abstracts and SORs (PWD/KSRB/MORTH). Perform item-wise rate analysis using current market rates, SOR norms, and productivity benchmarks. Bid Compilation Assist in preparation of the financial bid, unit cost summaries, rate abstracts, and cost sheets. Coordinate with accounts and management for input on pricing strategy, profit margins, and taxes. Support bid structuring for large packages (NH/SH Projects) including annexures and compliance forms. Vendor Coordination & Rate Inputs Gather live market inputs from vendors/suppliers for materials like Bitumen, Steel, Cement, Aggregates, Concrete, etc. Maintain a database of rate trends, equipment hire charges, and construction logistics costs. Documentation & Tender Support Maintain structured records of all estimates, versions, and backup analysis. Support tender submission process through e-portals by providing timely data. Collaborate with design, accounts, and legal teams for integrated bid compilation. Candidate Profile Education: B.E. / Diploma in Civil Engineering (mandatory) Experience: Minimum 5 years in tender estimation (mandatory for roads/highways/bridges) Skillset: Advanced MS Excel, Quantity Take-off, AutoCAD (basic), Knowledge of MORTH & PWD SORs Familiarity: IRC Codes, EPC/HAM contracts, NHAI/MORTH bid formats, Financial Cost Sheets Preferred: Experience in bid estimation for NHAI/MORTH or State Road Development Authority tenders Location: Vijayapura-based candidates or those willing to relocate to North Karnataka preferred About the Company M/s S S Alur Construction Company , established in 1992, is a reputed infrastructure firm based in Vijayapura, Karnataka. With a proven track record in highway and bridge construction across public infrastructure projects, we are now actively venturing into EPC and HAM tendering and expanding our internal team to strengthen bidding capabilities.
