Senior Quantity Surveyor Manager

Role Objective:

To lead and manage the Quantity Surveying function, ensuring accurate estimation, cost planning, budgeting, and billing of projects while maintaining compliance with company standards and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare detailed cost estimates during pre-construction and execution stages.
• Develop and monitor project budgets in line with approved business plans.
• Conduct rate analysis and benchmarking for materials, labor, and subcontractor works.

2. Quantity Surveying & Measurement

• Verify and certify contractors bills, variation claims, and reconciliation statements.
• Conduct BOQ (Bill of Quantities) preparation and validation of drawings for quantity take-offs.
• Ensure timely and accurate measurement of works executed on-site.

3. Tendering & Contracts

• Assist in preparation of tender documents, floating enquiries, and bid analysis.
• Support contracts team in negotiations and finalization of work orders/subcontracts.
• Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

4. Billing & MIS

• Review RA (Running Account) bills, final bills, and ensure timely certification.
• Prepare cash flow projections and track project cost vs. budget.
• Maintain MIS reports on cost, billing, and budget utilization for management review.

5. Cost Control & Value Engineering

• Identify areas for cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Implement cost control measures across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct value engineering exercises in collaboration with design, planning, and execution teams.

6. Team Management & Coordination

• Lead and mentor a team of QS engineers.
• Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Design, Contracts, and Execution teams for smooth workflow.
• Act as a commercial advisor to project teams on QS and cost matters.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of QS practices, costing, budgeting, and contracts management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project/Primavera, and QS-related software (Candy/CostX, etc.).
• Good communication and leadership abilities.

Qualification & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech (Civil Engineering) or Diploma in Civil with additional QS specialization.
• 1015 years of experience in QS, Billing, and Costing within the Real Estate/Construction industry.
• Proven track record of handling large residential/commercial real estate projects.