Manager Cost monitoring & Billing

Godrej Enterprises Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Godrej Construction seeks an experienced contract administrator in Mumbai to lead billing validation, cost monitoring, and contract administration for real estate projects. The role requires a civil engineering degree and 10 years in project cost management, with ERP expertise (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics).

Strong negotiation, analytical, and Excel/MIS skills are essential. On-site role with exposure to both residential and commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Essential: BOQ preparation and verification.
• Essential: Proficiency in AutoCAD drawings interpretation.
• Strong Negotiation Skills and Analytical Thinking.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, INFOR, or Real Estate ERP platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MIS reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewer/certifier for contractor RA Bills and final bills, ensuring quantities align with BOQ, drawings, and contracts.
• Monitor project budgets, track cost variances, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Carry out technical audits of vendor bills and ensure GST, TDS, and other regulations.
• Verify site quantities with QS teams and project teams; ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Administer change orders, variation orders, and claims; support contract closeout.
• Participate in Kaizens and business excellence initiatives; uphold compliance and safety.

Skills

BOQ preparation

AutoCAD

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Excel & MIS reporting

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

PG Diploma in Construction Management/ Finance./MRICS / Quantity Surveying Certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

INFOR

Real Estate ERP

Job description

About the Business & Position Overview

Godrej Construction’s mission is to create a world where nature and progress can co-exist harmoniously. From producing greener construction materials to solving the pressing issue of construction waste, Godrej Construction is present in every stage of the real estate development life cycle.The services offered by Godrej Construction include manufacturing sustainable construction materials, providing environmental engineering solutions, and helping deliver holistic spaces to customers through our construction and civil engineering services, as well as horticulture and landscape management. The lean manufacturing culture encourages the elimination of waste, creates better value, and ensures faster delivery.The business also leases out and maintains commercial properties, catering to clients of different sizes and needs across industries. Its engineering expertise enables it to build and fit-out office spaces according to client specifications.Godrej Construction also has a ready-mix concrete plant and a well-equipped central concrete laboratory to ensure consistency and quality. Focused on the environment, all Godrej Construction projects bear the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) certification. Godrej Construction is the only corporate in India with a globally certified Environment Management System.

Job Profile

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Contractor & Vendor Billing Management
• 2. Cost Monitoring and Value Engineering
• 3. Billing and Technical Auditing
• 4. Quantity Verification & Commercial Controls
• 5. Contract Administration System
• 6. Organizational Imperatives

Job Description

• 1. Contractor & Vendor Billing Management:- Reviewing and certifying contractor RA (Running Account) Bills and final bills.- Verifying work quantities against approved Bills of Quantities (BOQ), drawings, work orders, and contracts.- Coordinating with Project Managers, Site Engineers, QS teams, and Consultants for bill certification.- Ensuring proper deduction of retention money, advances, recoveries, taxes, and penalties.- Processing contractor and vendor payments within agreed timelines.- Resolving billing disputes and discrepancies with contractors and suppliers- Coordinating with various departments such as finance and store for streamlining the bill processing in INFOR.-Conducting quarterly vendor evaluation.-Managing base rate calculations and material recovery process.-Managing end-to-end bill tracking.
• 2. Cost Monitoring and Value Engineering:- Monitoring project budgets and expenditures against approved cost plans.- Analyzing cost variances and recommending corrective actions.- Maintaining records of approved variations, extra items, and change orders.- Supporting project cost forecasting and cash flow planning.- Tracking commitments, liabilities, and pending certifications- Monitoring project costs and implementing cost control measures to ensure projects remain within budget.- Presenting billing status, cash flow forecasts, and budget utilization reports to management.
• 3. Billing and Technical Auditing:- Carrying out technical audit of vendor bills for Real Estate Project Development (RE-PD) projects.- Standardizing & ensuring completeness of the checklists and required documents during billing approval process. Sorting out the certification issues faced during billing and payment.- Tracking Billing cycle and Maintaining Billing Tracker for cost booking through the certified bills- Cross checking and verifying the change order and unbilled quantity. Review of material reconciliation, Basic Rate Recovery and tracking.- Resolving Billing related issues in internal Audits- Ensuring compliance with GST, TDS, RERA, and other applicable regulations.- Coordinating internal and external audits.
• 4. Quantity Verification & Commercial Controls- Verifying quantities executed at site through coordination with Quantity Surveyors and Project Teams.- Ensuring billing compliance with contractual terms and approved BOQs.- Monitoring project commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.- Maintaining complete documentation for audits and management reviews.- Developing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation and records.
• 5. Contract Administration:- Reviewing construction contracts, work orders, and subcontract agreements.- Ensuring billing processes comply with contractual conditions.- Administering change orders, variation orders, and claims.- Supporting contract closeout and final settlement activities.
• 6. Organizational Imperatives-Actively participate & originate Kaizens-Actively involve in business excellence initiatives-Adhere to compliance and safe working environment

Qualification Details

Essential Qualification :

Degree in Civil Engineering

Preferred Qualification :

Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management/ Finance./MRICS / Quantity Surveying Certification

Experience Details

Essential Experience :

10 years of work experience for Degree in Civil Engineering.

Preferred Experience :

Preferable experience in residential and commercial projects

Special Skills

Essential : Skills- Expertise in BOQ preparation and verification.- Proficiency in AutoCAD drawings interpretation.- Strong Negotiation Skills and Analytical Thinking.- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, INFOR, or Real Estate ERP platforms.- Advanced Microsoft Excel and MIS reporting skillsKnowledge- Knowledge of construction contracts and project commercial management.- Knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory deductions.Preferred : -