Billing Quantity Surveyor

Shrachi Group; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrachi Group in Kolkata is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in Real Estate and building construction. The role centers on managing project billing, RA bills, and commercial documentation for real estate projects, including verification of measurements and contractual terms.

The candidate will ensure accurate billing based on approved BOQs, drawings, and work orders, and will coordinate with site teams to certify completed works and finalize settlements.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Civil is mandatory.
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in Real Estate/Building Construction.
• Experience in RA Billing, Quantity Surveying and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Billing and certification: prepare and verify contractor/subcontractor RA bills and final bills.
• Quantity surveying & BOQ: take-off, verify quantities, and maintain reconciliation statements.
• Rate analysis & variations: prepare rate analyses and variation statements; review contractor claims.
• Material reconciliation & cost control: monitor material usage and variances; support cost control.
• Documentation & MIS: maintain BOQs, work orders, measurement sheets and reconciliation statements.
• Coordination: liaise with Project, Site, Planning, Procurement, Contracts and Accounts teams.

Skills

RA Billing

Quantity Surveying

BOQ verification

Rate Analysis

Material Reconciliation

Cost Control

MS Excel

AutoCAD

ERP/Billing Software

Education

B.Tech in Civil

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP/Billing Software

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position: Billing Engineer

Department: Billing and QS

Experience: 5-7 Years

with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Real Estate / Building Construction.

Qualification: B.Tech in Civil (mandatory)

Role Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Billing Engineer to manage project billing, quantity verification, contractor billing, and commercial documentation for real estate projects. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing based on approved BOQs, drawings, work orders, measurements, and contractual terms.

The role requires strong hands‑on experience in RA Billing, Quantity Surveying, BOQ, Rate Analysis, Quantity Reconciliation, Contractor Billing and Cost Monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Billing & Certification

• Prepare, verify and process Contractor/Subcontractor RA Bills and Final Bills.
• Verify executed quantities at site against approved BOQ, drawings and work orders.
• Prepare measurement sheets, abstracts and supporting documents for billing.
• Ensure bills are processed accurately and within project timelines.
• Coordinate with site teams for certification of completed works.
• Track bill submissions, approvals, deductions, recoveries and payment status.

2. Quantity Surveying & BOQ

• Prepare Quantity Take-Off (QTO) from approved architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
• Verify BOQ quantities against actual site execution.
• Prepare and maintain quantity reconciliation statements.
• Monitor quantities executed against sanctioned BOQ and work orders.
• Identify quantity variations, deviations and additional works.

3. Rate Analysis & Variations

• Prepare rate analysis for extra, substituted and non‑BOQ items.
• Prepare variation/deviation statements and supporting documentation.
• Review contractor claims and assist in resolving commercial discrepancies.
• Support the team in evaluating additional works and change orders.

4. Material Reconciliation & Cost Control

• Prepare material reconciliation statements for key construction materials such as cement, steel, concrete, blocks, sand and aggregates.
• Monitor material consumption against approved quantities and project requirements.
• Identify quantity/cost variances and highlight potential cost overruns.
• Support project teams in maintaining cost control within approved budgets.

5. Documentation & MIS

• Maintain proper records of BOQs, work orders, measurement sheets, RA Bills, final bills and reconciliation statements.
• Prepare weekly/monthly billing MIS and project cost reports.
• Maintain billing trackers and monitor pending certifications and approvals.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits and project closure.

6. Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Project, Site, Planning, Procurement, Contracts and Accounts/Finance teams.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and vendors regarding billing and measurement issues.
• Conduct joint measurements and resolve discrepancies in executed quantities.
• Support timely closure of contractor accounts and final settlements.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong Knowledge of RA Billing and Contractor/Subcontractor Billing
• Quantity Surveying and Quantity Take-Off
• BOQ preparation and verification
• Rate Analysis
• Quantity & Material Reconciliation
• Measurement Sheets / Measurement Book
• Variation & Deviation Statements
• Cost Estimation and Cost Control
• Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of civil construction activities, particularly RCC, masonry, plastering, finishing and external development works
• Good understanding of work orders, contracts and commercial terms
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and ERP/Billing Software will be preferred.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in Real Estate / Building Construction
• Experience in Residential, Commercial, High-Rise, Township or Mixed-Use Projects will be preferred.
• Experience working with real estate developers, contractors and consultants will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Commercial awareness
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Problem‑solving ability
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to work under project deadlines
• Ownership and accountability
• Ability to independently manage multiple bills and contractors

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely submission and certification of bills
• Accuracy of measurements and billing
• Reduction in billing discrepancies and rejections
• Timely completion of quantity and material reconciliation
• Effective monitoring of project costs and variationsTimely closure of contractor/subcontractor accounts
• Compliance with approved BOQs, work orders and contractual terms