QS ENGINEER – ESTIMATION, BOQ, BILLING & COST CONTROL | 1 OPENING
Pre-Construction BOQ | Rate Analysis | Measurements | RA Bills | Cost Control
Job Summary
We are looking for a technically strong Quantity Surveyor who can independently handle a project commercially from drawings and estimation through execution, RA billing and final reconciliation. The role covers new-project BOQ preparation, rate analysis, contractor/NMR measurement verification, billing, outturn analysis and management/accounts reporting across multiple construction sites.
A. New Projects – BOQ, Estimation & Rate Analysis
· Study architectural, structural, MEP and detailed drawings and specifications for new projects.
· Coordinate directly with the Architect/Design team to understand architectural intent, construction details, material specifications and structural requirements before quantity take-off.
· Identify drawing discrepancies, missing information and scope gaps and obtain clarification before finalizing quantities.
· Prepare detailed item-wise quantity take-offs and comprehensive BOQs for civil, structural, architectural finishes and relevant services packages.
· Prepare detailed rate analysis considering material, labour, plant/equipment, transport, wastage, productivity and project-specific inputs.
· Prepare project cost estimates, budgets and package-wise cost breakups for management review.
· Update BOQs and cost implications whenever drawings, specifications or scope change.
· Prepare tender BOQs, compare and normalize contractor quotations, and support commercial evaluation/work-order finalization.
· Prepare rate analysis for extra/non-BOQ items and support commercial negotiation.
B. Site Measurements, RA Bills & NMR Verification
· Visit each project site as required and independently verify actual executed quantities rather than relying only on contractor/site submissions.
· Check contractor measurements and measurement sheets against drawings, site execution and approved scope.
· Verify RA bills against actual quantities, BOQ/work-order rates, previous certified quantities and approved variations.
· Check NMR labour records, measurements, attendance/inputs where applicable, quantities achieved and corresponding labour bills.
· Maintain auditable measurement records with clear location, activity, date and supporting calculations.
· Identify excess, duplicate or unsupported billing, incorrect rates, quantity overruns and unapproved extra items before certification.
· Check recoveries, retention, advances, material recovery and other contractual deductions before recommending payment.
· Carry out final measurements and contractor account reconciliation at completion.
C. Cost Control, Outturn & Management Reporting
· Track BOQ quantity vs executed quantity vs billed quantity vs balance quantity for each project/package.
· Monitor contractor-wise and activity-wise outturn/productivity and highlight abnormal labour or cost performance.
· Prepare site-wise cost and billing reports including committed cost, certified cost, pending bills, variations and forecast balance.
· Identify likely quantity/cost overruns early and provide projected final cost/cost-to-complete information.
· Coordinate with Project Managers and Senior Engineers for technical/measurement certification and clarification.
· Update Management on bill status, discrepancies, commercial risks and items requiring approval.
D. Accounts & Payment Coordination
· Provide Accounts with verified/certified payable amounts and complete supporting measurement/billing documentation.
· Coordinate with Accounts for contractor and labour payment processing after technical/commercial verification and management approval.
· Maintain contractor/labour bill registers showing submitted, measured, checked, certified, approved and paid status.
· Reconcile previous payments, advances, retention and recoveries before each payment recommendation.
Candidate Requirements
· B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Civil Engineering; specialized QS/estimation qualification is an advantage.
· Preferred: 5+ years of hands-on quantity surveying, estimation and contractor billing experience in building construction.
· Must independently convert architectural/structural drawings into detailed BOQs and rate analyses.
· Strong knowledge of quantity take-off, measurement practices, RA billing, NMR/labour billing, variations and reconciliation.
· Advanced working ability in MS Excel; AutoCAD quantity reading and QS/ERP software exposure are advantageous.
· Strong numerical accuracy, commercial awareness, documentation discipline and willingness to physically verify site measurements.
· Experience across villas, apartments, commercial, institutional or hospital buildings preferred.
Critical Expectation
This is not merely an office billing role. The QS Engineer must independently take a project from architectural/structural drawings to a detailed BOQ and rate analysis, and then control that BOQ through site measurements, RA billing, variations, outturn monitoring and final reconciliation.
How to Apply
Apply with updated resume, current location, QS experience, project types/sizes handled, BOQ/RA billing experience, software skills, current/expected salary and notice period.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
