Quantity Surveyor

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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Vidyavihar West, Mumbai Industry: Real Estate Experience: Minimum 5 years in quantity surveying or cost management Role Overview: A Quantity Surveyor Manager leads the cost management lifecycle of construction projects—covering cost estimation , budgeting , tendering , contract and cost control , and financial reporting —to deliver projects on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: 1. Pre‑Contract Phase · Cost Estimation & Budgeting o Develop detailed cost plans (materials, labor, equipment, overheads). o Perform feasibility studies to assess viability. · Tendering & Procurement o Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and tender documents. o Evaluate bids and negotiate terms with contractors/subcontractors. 2. Contract Administration & Cost Control · Administer contracts, monitor performance, and handle variations/change orders. · Carry out quantity take-offs, cost checks, and monthly valuations. · Implement value engineering to identify cost-saving options. 3. Financial Reporting & Risk Management · Track actual costs versus budgets; forecast cost overruns. · Prepare interim and final accounts; produce regular financial and cash flow reports. · Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. 4. Post‑Contract & Project Closeout · Negotiate final accounts, manage disputes or claims. · Compile as-built cost records and lessons learned for benchmarking. 5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination · Lead and mentor quantity surveyors/cost analysts. · Coordinate with project teams—engineers, architects, contractors—for accurate cost data. j Required Skills & Tools · Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication capabilities. · Proficiency in cost estimation and take-off software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, BIM, On-screen take-off). · Advanced MS Excel for modelling and reporting. · Familiarity with procurement and contract law. Qualifications & Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Show more Show less