Quantity Surveyor

Job Description – Quantity Surveyor (Civil Construction) Department: Projects / Commercial Industry: Construction / Real Estate Designation: Quantity Surveyor Experience: 4–5 Years (or as required) Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Job Summary The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing project quantities, cost estimation, billing, budgeting, and commercial aspects of construction projects. The role involves preparing BOQs, verifying contractor bills, monitoring project costs, and ensuring accurate quantity measurements in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Quantity Estimation & BOQ Preparation Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings. Prepare and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for civil construction works. Calculate quantities for excavation, concrete, reinforcement, shuttering, masonry, plastering, flooring, and finishing works. Identify variations in quantities based on revised drawings and site conditions. 2. Cost Estimation & Budgeting Prepare detailed project cost estimates and rate analysis for various construction activities. Analyse material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Assist in preparing project budgets and cost forecasts. Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and report cost deviations. 3. Billing & Certification Prepare and verify Running Account (RA) bills and final bills. Check subcontractor and vendor bills against actual site measurements and contractual terms. Prepare client bills and supporting measurement sheets. Ensure timely submission of bills and follow up for certification and payment. 4. Site Measurement & Quantity Verification Conduct regular site visits to verify executed quantities. Coordinate with Site Engineers and Project Managers for accurate measurements. Maintain measurement books and quantity reconciliation statements. Verify material consumption against approved quantities and project requirements. 5. Contract & Variation Management Review contract documents, BOQs, technical specifications, and work orders. Identify and evaluate extra items, deviations, and variation claims. Prepare rate analysis and supporting documents for extra works. Maintain records of approved and pending variations. 6. Material Reconciliation Prepare material reconciliation statements for cement, steel, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials. Monitor material consumption and identify excess usage or wastage. Coordinate with Stores and Project Teams to verify material issues and consumption. Ensure proper documentation of material reconciliation. 7. Documentation & Reporting Maintain project-wise quantity records, cost reports, and billing documents. Prepare monthly cost statements and budget variance reports. Maintain updated BOQs, measurement sheets, and billing registers. Submit regular progress and commercial reports to management. 8. Coordination & Communication Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Consultants, Clients, and Subcontractors. Work closely with the Accounts and Procurement departments for cost control and payment processing. Attend project review meetings and provide updates on quantities, costs, and billing status. Ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.