Quantity Surveyor

Baashyaam Constructions; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Baashyaam Constructions is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to prepare BOQs, estimate costs, and manage billing across residential and commercial projects. The role requires analyzing drawings, tender documents, and budgets, with a focus on cost control and contractual compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, and experience in client and subcontractor billing within civil construction settings.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, estimation, and cost control.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and relevant QS or billing software.
• Good understanding of civil construction drawings, BOQ, and rate analysis.
• Experience in client billing, subcontractor billing, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents to determine material and labour requirements.
• Prepare rate analysis, cost estimates, and budget forecasts for construction projects.
• Handle client billing, contractor bills.
• Monitor project costs, identify cost variations, and implement cost-control measures.
• Manage subcontractor billing, measurement sheets, and reconciliation of quantities.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, clients, and contractors.
• Review and evaluate tender documents, quotations, and contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimation

Cost control

AutoCAD

Excel

QS software

Negotiation

Coordination

Deadlines

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents to determine material and labour requirements.
• Prepare rate analysis, cost estimates, and budget forecasts for construction projects.
• Handle client billing, contractor bills.
• Monitor project costs, identify cost variations, and implement cost-control measures.
• Manage subcontractor billing, measurement sheets, and reconciliation of quantities.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, clients, and contractors.
• Review and evaluate tender documents, quotations, and contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, estimation, and cost control.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and relevant QS or billing software.
• Good understanding of civil construction drawings, BOQ, and rate analysis.
• Experience in client billing, subcontractor billing, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project requirements and meet deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

• 6 to 15 years of relevant experience in the engineering and construction industry.
• Experience in quantity surveying, estimation, billing, and cost management.
• Candidates with experience in residential, commercial, high-rise, or infrastructure projects will be preferred.