JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Quantity Surveyor – Commercial & Residential High-Rise Projects
Qualifications: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Areas of Experience
? Quantity Surveying / Billing / Cost Control: 6–10 years of relevant experience in
quantity surveying, billing, cost control, or a similar role.
? Real Estate Development: Experience in commercial and residential building projects,
preferably high-rise developments.
? BOQ & Cost Estimation: Experience reviewing BOQs, estimates, budgets, and project
cost reports.
? Billing Verification: Experience verifying contractor RA bills, cross-checking
measurements, quantities, rates, and contractual terms.
? Cost Control & Commercial Management: Experience monitoring project costs,
identifying deviations, and assessing cost implications of variations and extra items.
? Contracts & Variations: Good knowledge of contracts, rate analysis, variations, extra
items, and change orders.
? PMC & Contractor Coordination: Experience coordinating with PMC, contractors, and
internal teams on billing, cost, and commercial matters.
? Tendering & Procurement: Experience reviewing tender documents, comparative
statements, and proposed vendor selections.
? Cost Reporting & Forecasting: Experience preparing cost reports, dashboards, variance
reports, and project cost forecasts.
? Cash Flow & Commitments: Experience tracking project cash flow, commitments, and
liabilities.
? Quantity Surveying Software / Tools: Advanced MS Excel skills – mandatory. Proficiency
in AutoCAD is required. Knowledge of MS Project will be an added advantage.
Key Attributes
? Ownership & Involvement: Takes ownership of responsibilities and actively participates
in the cost control and commercial process, rather than limiting involvement to routine
verification and follow-up.
? Process-Oriented: Values structured working methods and is able to establish and
improve processes to bring clarity, accountability, and efficiency to billing and cost
control.
? Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to
identify discrepancies in quantities, rates, measurements, and cost reports.
? Problem-Solving: Demonstrates a practical, resolution-oriented approach to identifying
and resolving billing, cost, and commercial issues.
? Commercial & Cost Orientation: Understands the importance of cost governance,
transparency, and financial discipline in real estate development.
? Coordination & Communication: Able to drive coordination among PMC, contractors,
and internal teams to ensure timely resolution of cost and commercial matters.
? Adaptability & Alignment: Open to following company direction and adapting to
changing project requirements to achieve organizational objectives.
? Learning & Responsibility Growth: Demonstrates meaningful learning, increasing
responsibility, and professional growth through career progression.
? Employment Stability: Preferably has 2–3 years or more with each company. Frequent
job changes primarily for increments, without meaningful learning or growth in
responsibility, will be viewed less favorably.
Key Responsibilities
1. BOQ, Estimates & Budget Review
? Review and validate BOQs, estimates, and budgets prepared by the PMC.
? Check quantities, rates, and cost assumptions for accuracy and completeness.
? Highlight discrepancies and recommend corrections wherever required.
2. Contractor Billing Verification
? Verify contractor RA bills certified by the PMC.
? Cross-check measurements, quantities, rates, and supporting documents.
? Ensure payments are recommended based on actual progress and contractual terms.
3. Cost Control & Commercial Monitoring
? Monitor project costs against approved budgets and highlight deviations.
? Review variations, extra items, and change orders.
? Assess cost implications and ensure proper approvals are obtained.
? Track commitments, liabilities, and cash flow against project requirements.
4. Tendering & Contract Support
? Review tender documents, comparative statements, and proposed vendor selections.
? Support negotiations and contract finalization.
? Review contracts and advise on commercial implications wherever required.
5. PMC & Contractor Coordination
? Coordinate with the developer, PMC, and contractors on billing, cost, and commercial
matters.
? Attend project review meetings and provide cost insights.
? Follow up on pending commercial issues and ensure timely resolution.
6. Cost Reporting & Management Support
? Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and variance reports.
? Provide Management with cost updates and forecasts.
? Highlight significant cost risks, deviations, and commercial concerns.
Important for Candidate Understanding
The candidate will review and audit PMC outputs rather than independently prepare
everything. The focus is on cost governance, transparency, and financial discipline. The role
requires active involvement in identifying discrepancies, assessing cost implications, and
ensuring that billing and commercial matters are properly reviewed and controlled.
Additional Responsibilities
The candidate should be willing to undertake and complete assignments entrusted by
Management. Any quantity surveying, billing, cost control, or commercial work not specifically
mentioned herein shall also form part of the role’s responsibilities. The role is not limited to a
fixed set of duties and requires a flexible, hands-on, and responsible approach to supporting the
organization’s objectives.

Quantity Surveyors

·  Department: Projects

·  Location: Bengaluru

·  Experience: 6 to 10 Years (QS - Residential & Commercial Highrise Buildings)

·  Qualification:  B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

·  Basic Criteria: Stability (Minimum 3+ years in one Company or Organization); 
 Preferred age: 30–40 years