Head Of Quantity Survey

Brick&Bolt; Bengaluru; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brick&Bolt is hiring a Head of Quantity Surveying to lead the QS and Commercial Management function across residential and commercial projects. The role emphasizes cost estimation, budgeting, contract administration, billing, and negotiations to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will work with project teams to align budgets with schedules and manage variations and claims. The successful candidate should have extensive QS experience in both residential and commercial construction,

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or commercial management.
• Experience in both residential and commercial construction projects.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and construction software.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end QS activities across residential and commercial construction projects.
• Prepare and review detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, rate analysis, and project budgets.
• Establish cost benchmarks and monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Manage measurement, verification, certification, and reconciliation of RA and final bills.
• Evaluate variations, extra items, deviations, and claims with proper documentation.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation without compromising quality.

Connaissances

Cost estimation

BOQ preparation

Budgeting

Contract administration

Billing

Commercial negotiations

Project management

Outils

MS Excel

Construction ERP

QS software

Project planning software

Description du poste

BricknBolt is a managed marketplace providing construction services. We are category creators and front-runners in space. We are solving one of the most complex business problems and creating an ecosystem of trust for the Stakeholders, Customers, Construction professionals, and Material vendors. Construction has been a highly unorganized and severely tech-deficit industry globally. We are just not trying to organize but disrupt the industry completely using technology and process - creating the playbook for the industry.

• Indian real estate is earmarked to be a $650 billion market in 2025 and a $1 trillion worth sector in 2030. With 85%+ construction still unorganized in India, Brick&Bolt is on a path to capture the massive and super-broken market using our technology and processes.
• Expanding to more than 12 cities in 15 months. With the Series A2 round, Brick&Bolt has raised a total of $16 million. Earlier Sequoia Surge, Foundamental, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited and Stride Ventures have invested in Brick&Bolt. In Jan 2023, we raised Series A2 Funding of $10million from Accel and Celesta Capital.

About the Role:-

Position: Head Quantity Surveying (QS)

We are looking for an experienced Head – Quantity Surveying (QS) to lead the Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management function across residential and commercial construction projects.

The role will primarily focus on cost estimation, BOQ preparation, budgeting, contract administration, billing, cost control, and commercial negotiations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring cost efficiency, accurate financial planning, and effective commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

In addition to strong QS expertise, the candidate must have a sound understanding of project management, including project planning, scheduling, execution, contractor coordination, and project delivery, to work effectively with project teams and ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QS activities across residential and commercial construction projects.
• Prepare and review detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, rate analysis, and project budgets.
• Establish cost benchmarks and monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Manage measurement, verification, certification, and reconciliation of running account (RA) bills and final bills.
• Evaluate variations, extra items, deviations, and claims, ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives without compromising quality or specifications.
• Monitor material consumption, wastage, and reconciliation to maintain cost efficiency.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow projections, budget forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective measures.
• Manage contract administration for civil, structural, MEP, finishing, and other construction packages.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, work orders, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
• Evaluate contractual risks, variations, claims, and additional cost implications.
• Work closely with project management and site execution teams to align budgets and cost plans with project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and assess the financial impact of delays, design changes, and scope variations.
• Coordinate with design, civil, structural, MEP, procurement, and site teams to resolve project-related commercial issues.
• Establish standard processes for estimation, billing, cost monitoring, and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate with senior leadership on project budgets, cost forecasts, financial risks, and cost optimisation.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project costs, commitments, variations, and financial exposure.
• Drive process improvements, team accountability, and consistency across residential and commercial projects.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 7 to 15 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, cost management, or commercial management within construction or real estate.
• Strong experience in QS for both residential and commercial construction projects.
• Expertise in BOQ preparation, estimation, rate analysis, contractor billing, contracts, and cost control.
• Working knowledge of project planning, scheduling, execution, and site coordination.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and procurement teams.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with construction ERP, QS, and project planning software.