Role Overview
We are looking for a BOQ Estimator to prepare accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates and bills of quantities for roads, bridges, buildings and urban infrastructure projects, including DPRs and government tenders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings for roads, culverts, bridges, drainage, buildings and allied works
- Prepare detailed BOQs, abstract of cost and project cost estimates for DPRs and tender documents
- Do rate analysis using the current Schedule of Rates (SOR) of PWD / MJP / MSRDC / NHAI / MoRTH and the relevant market rates
- Prepare item-wise rate analysis, material quantity statements and bar bending schedules (BBS) where required
- Check drawings and specifications and flag discrepancies or missing items
- Prepare comparative statements, cost-benefit comparisons and cash flow estimates
- Support tender preparation: pricing, technical bid documents and bid submissions
- Verify contractor bills, running account bills and variation/extra item claims (if required)
- Coordinate with design, survey, traffic and structural teams and with clients
- Maintain estimate records, revision history and rate databases
- Visit sites for measurement and verification when needed
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, estimation and rate analysis for civil and road works
- Familiarity with MoRTH specifications, IRC codes and IS codes
- Working knowledge of the Maharashtra PWD DSR / SOR and other state or central SORs
- Proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables) and AutoCAD for measurements
- Experience with estimation software (e.g. Candy, CostX, Civil 3D quantity take-off) is an added advantage
- Understanding of tender documents, BOQ formats and e-tendering (Maharashtra e-tender / GeM / CPPP)
- Good attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines in a tender-driven environment
Good to Have
- Experience in DPR preparation for municipal or government projects
- Knowledge of pavement, bridge and drainage item rates
- Experience in contractor bill checking and billing/measurement books