Assistant Cost Manager - Civil

Hill-International,-Inc; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill-International, Inc is seeking a senior quantity surveyor to undertake quantity take-offs for civil, structural and architectural works on building projects.

You will use Cost-X and AutoCAD to prepare BOQs, support cost estimation, tendering, and final accounts, with 8–10 years of building project experience and a civil engineering degree. This is an on-site role based in India.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 8–10 years’ experience with building projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake quantity take-offs for Civil, Structure and Architectural works using IS 1200, POMI or similar standards.
• Use Cost-X, AutoCAD for quantity take-off and transfer data into BOQs/c cost plans with bulk checks.
• Draft or validate Bills of Quantities with bulk checks.
• Identify basic material and labour rates to assist cost estimation.
• Have basic understanding of tendering process and documentation.
• Prepare interim payment recommendations and manage change control processes.
• Contribute to cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, variations valuation, risk allowances, and final accounts preparation.
• Apply construction knowledge to cost planning and assess cost implications of materials and methods.
• Proficient in CAD and Cost-X and other quantification/estimation software.
• Strong MS Excel and Word skills; adaptability to customized software.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Cost estimation

MS Excel

Tendering process

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Cost-X

Job description

Undertake quantity works for Building projects - Residential, Commercial, Hotel, Hospital, Fitout, Industry / warehouse (depending on project requirement).

Responsibilities

• Undertake quantity take-offs for Civil, Structure, Architectural works using IS 1200, POMI or other similar standards.
• Use software tools (e.g., Cost X, AutoCAD) for quantity take-off and summarize quantities, transfer data into BOQs or cost plans including carrying out bulk checks.
• Draft or Validate Bills of Quantities including carrying out bulk checks.
• Support cost estimation activities by identifying basic material and labour rates and understanding rate analysis for standard work items.
• Having basic understanding on tendering process and documentation.
• Prepare interim payment recommendations, maintain cost control documentation, and manage change control processes.
• Contribute to cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, valuation of variations, tracking of risk allowances, and preparation of final accounts.

Apply working knowledge of construction technologies and methods in cost planning tasks. Assess cost implications of materials, labour and construction methods during design and execution stages.

Should be good in CAD, Cost-X (qty take off tools) and other quantification / estimation software.

Good skills on MS excel and word and ability to learn and adapt to customized software.

Qualifications

• Qualification- Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience- Minimum 8-10 years’ experience with building projects