Assistant Project Manager - Quantity Surveying and Cost Control

Cushman and Wakefield; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Bengaluru invites an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee quantity estimation, contractor and client billing, and cost control across civil, architectural and MEP works. You will verify measurements, manage estimates, prepare reports, and support contract administration and material reconciliation.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD, ERP systems, and project software such as MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quantity surveying, cost control and billing across civil, architectural and MEP works.

Responsibilities

• Quantity Estimation & Take-Offs: Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications; verify BOQ quantities.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Billing

Cost control

Measurement verification

Contract administration

MS Excel

AutoCAD

ERP systems

MS Project/ Primavera P6

Power BI

Education

B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying Certification

Contracts Management Certification

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

MS Project / Primavera P6

PlanSwift

CostX / Candy

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Project Manager Job Title Assistant Project Manager Job Description Summary To manage quantity estimation, contractor billing, client billing, cost control, measurement verification, and contract administration to ensure financial efficiency and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Quantity Estimation & Take-Offs Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications. Verify BOQ quantities and identify discrepancies. Prepare detailed quantity estimates for civil, architectural, and MEP works. Support tendering and procurement teams with quantity inputs. Prepare variation and deviation statements.
• Contractor Billing Verify contractor RA (Running Account) bills. Check measurements against executed work. Ensure bills comply with contractual conditions. Prepare certification recommendations for payment. Maintain billing registers and payment trackers.
• Client Billing Prepare client invoices and supporting documentation. Track certification and payment status. Coordinate with finance teams for invoicing and collections. Reconcile client-certified quantities with contractor payments.
• Measurement & Site Verification Conduct site measurements and quantity verification. Record measurements in Measurement Books (MB). Verify joint measurements with contractors and clients. Ensure quantities claimed are physically executed.
• Cost Control & Monitoring Monitor project costs against budget. Prepare cost reports and forecasts. Track committed costs and expenditure. Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions. Support value engineering initiatives.
• Contract Administration Interpret contract conditions and payment clauses. Evaluate variation orders and extra item claims. Assist in preparation of change orders. Maintain records related to contractual correspondence. Support claim and dispute management.
• Material Reconciliation Prepare material reconciliation statements. Monitor material consumption against theoretical quantities. Identify wastages and abnormal variances. Track free issue and contractor-supplied materials.
• MIS & Reporting Prepare weekly and monthly commercial reports. Maintain billing and cost databases. Generate cash flow forecasts. Track project revenue and profitability. Prepare management dashboards and presentations.
• Coordination Coordinate with project managers, planning engineers, site engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients. Support procurement team in quantity verification for purchase orders. Assist finance team during audits and payment processing.

Key Deliverables

• Quantity Take-Off ReportsBOQ Verification ReportsContractor RA Bill CertificationsClient Billing StatementsVariation & Change Order RegistersMaterial Reconciliation ReportsMonthly Cost ReportsCash Flow ForecastsCommercial MIS ReportsFinal Account Statements

Technical Skills

• Quantity Take-Off and Estimation BOQ Preparation Cost Management Billing & Certification Contract Administration Rate Analysis Material Reconciliation Measurement Verification Software Skills MS Excel (Advanced) AutoCAD ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle) MS Project / Primavera P6 CostX / Candy / PlanSwift (preferred) Power BI (preferred)

Experience: 8+ Years (depending on project size and complexity)

Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering (with relevant experience) Additional certification in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, or Cost Management preferred

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from

Being part of a growing global company

Career development and a promote from within culture

An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions.

We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent.

We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

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INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield" Experience Level Mid Level