Planning & QS Engineer (High Rise Residential)

Meicon Group; Gattahalli; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

MEICON is hiring a Planning/QS Engineer to support high-rise residential projects in India. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, preparing BOQs, managing procurement and contract activities, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The candidate should have 6–10 years of experience in planning, QS, billing, reconciliation and reporting, with strong analytical and negotiation skills and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, management, or engineering.
• 6-10 years working experience.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Experience in planning, QS, billing, reconciliation & reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and analyze design, procurement, and construction strategies to optimize time, cost, and quality.
• Develop and maintain the project Schedule (Baseline Master) and secure PM approval; monitor progress reports and revised schedules.
• Prepare and maintain BOQs for all design packages (architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, HVAC, etc).
• Manage programme, procurement, contract, design and construction activities to meet milestones and targets.
• Assist PM in issuing delay alerts and proposing recovery schedules to meet timelines and budgets.
• Maintain documentation: MIS reports, progress status, cash flow, cost reports, registers, labor and material inventories, test reports, progress photos, site order book, etc.
• Monitor contractor's program, track deviations and report to PM.
• Track and report project cost variances and forecast financial impact of changes.
• Develop procurement and contracting schedules considering long lead times.
• Establish and maintain standard payment procedures with the contractor after consultation with PM.
• Evaluate contractor payments and variations with detailed reconciliations.
• Process change orders and contractor claims; secure PM approval.
• Manage change requests/variations and assess cost/timeline impacts.
• Handle defective items and coordinate returns/replacements.
• Advise on procurement strategies and selection of contractors and suppliers.
• Review consultant bid drawings and specs for compliance.
• Evaluate bids and contractor performance; recommend vendors to PM.
• Certify contractor payment bills at site level before PM/Client submission.
• Conduct value engineering to identify cost savings without reducing quality.
• Report PM on risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Facilitate timely communication between subcontractors and internal teams.
• Collaborate with team for successful project delivery; provide technical advice as needed.
• Prepare reports and log activities and progress; ensure health and safety compliance.
• Support team in achieving outcomes and train junior members.

Skills

Planning

Quantity Surveying

Billing & Reconciliation

Contract & Reporting

Negotiation

Software Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/ management/ engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Job Description: Planning/QS Engineer

About The Role:

MEICON is adding a Planning/QS Engineer with specialization in Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering to our fast-growing team. As a Planning/QS Engineer, the individual will be part of an ever-growing organization executing Highrise Residential Projects in India & has enormous potential for career growth.

Location: Gattahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka.

About Us:

MEICON is a cutting-edge construction & Project management firm specializing in infrastructure development. Our team of professionals has extensive experience in civil and electrical work functions, including Estimation, Design, Planning and Scheduling, Project management, Contract, Quality, Operations and Maintenance management.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain and analyze various design, procurement, and construction strategies to optimize time, cost, and quality.

Develop and maintain the project Schedule (Baseline Master, etc.), and securing Project managers approval, Preparation and monitoring of weekly/Bi-weekly/monthly progress reports tracker and revised schedules as required.

Prepare and maintain Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for all design packages, including but not limited to architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, HVAC, Etc.

Actively manage Programme, Procurement, Contract, Design and construction activities to meet scheduled Milestones & targets.

Assist Project Manager in issuing delay alerts and proposing recovery schedules, ensuring compliance with project timelines, budget, and quality objectives.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including but not limited to : MIS reports, progress status, cash flow reports, cost reports, maintained registers/records, labor deployment reports, Men-material & machinery inventories, Test reports/manuals, progress photographs, Site order book and Etc.

Monitor, review, and report on the contractor's construction program, ensure accurate tracking and report any deviations to the project manager.

Track, Review & Report project cost variances between planned and actual expenditures and forecast the financial impact of project changes.

Develop procurement & contracting schedules, factoring in long lead times & progression.

Establish and maintain standard payment procedures with the contractor, including processes, payment T&C, periods, and valuation, in consultation with the project manager.

Evaluate and recommend PM, For contractor interim payments(If any) based on work progress, including measurement verification, variation, non-tender items, day works, and material deliveries with detailed reconciliation of client-supplied materials.

Evaluate and process change orders, contractor claims, and non-tender items, securing project managers approval.

Manage change requests and variations, assessing their impact on costs and timelines, and providing recommendations based on implications to Project manager.

Manage the handling of defective items, including returns, repairs, and replacements.

Advise on procurement strategies and selection of contractors and suppliers.

Review consultant bid drawings and specifications for compliance and completeness.

Evaluate and review all bids, including vendor/contractor performance evaluations and deliverables.

Recommend selected vendors/sub-contractors to the Project manager with a summary of the tendering process for approval.

Evaluate, verify, and certify contractor payment bills at the site level prior to submission to PM & Client, ensuring accurate, compliance and completeness.

Conduct value engineering analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality or functionality.

Evaluate and Report PM on risk assessments to identify potential cost impacts and develop contingency plans for effective mitigation.

Facilitate and Ensure timely communication of information between subcontractors and internal departments to ensure coordination and project efficiency.

Collaborate with the team and the Project Manager for the successful delivery of the project.

Assist the Project Manager and Provide technical advice as required to resolve site issues.

Preparing reports and logging activities & progress.

Ensuring that health and safety policies are strictly adhered to.

Contribute & Support the team in achieving desired outcomes.

Train and guide junior team members to successfully accomplish their tasks.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in construction, management, or engineering.

6-10 years working experience.

Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.

Experience in planning,QS, billing, reconciliation & reporting.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.

Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Strong Communication skills.