Designation: Quantity Surveyor Total Years of Experience: 3 years Location: Palampur (Work from Office/Site)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities (BOQ) for construction projects.
- Conduct material take-offs from drawings and specifications for procurement planning.
- Monitor project costs and ensure work stays within approved budgets.
- Prepare and verify contractor bills, invoices, and payment certificates.
- Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Track variations, change orders, and their impact on overall project cost.
- Maintain detailed records of quantities, rates, and costs for audit and reporting purposes.
- Coordinate with project and site engineers to align cost estimates with actual site progress.
- Ensure compliance with contractual and financial documentation standards.
- Prepare cost comparison reports and value-engineering suggestions to optimize project spend.
- Assist in tender preparation, vendor evaluation, and contract finalization.
- Conduct periodic site measurements to verify billed quantities against actual work done.
Desired Skill Set
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
- Strong proficiency in BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and cost estimation.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and estimation software (e.g., CostX, AutoCAD).
- Good understanding of construction contracts and billing procedures.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
- Effective negotiation and vendor management abilities.
- Good communication skills for coordinating with site and finance teams.
- Sound knowledge of market rates and material pricing trends.
- Ability to interpret and apply contract clauses accurately.
- High accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.