Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Mintskill HR Solutions LLP; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintskill HR Solutions LLP is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs for precast construction projects from feasibility to completion. The role focuses on budgeting, measuring site quantities, and ensuring cost-effective use of materials to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering or construction management background, at least two years in estimation, and strong BOQ/BOM preparation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimation and cost control for precast construction.
• Knowledge of BOQ/BOM preparation and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Familiarity with precast products.

Responsibilities

• Track actual site material consumption and labour deployment.
• Visit sites to verify measurements and reconcile quantities.
• Prepare variance reports and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with procurement to align costs.
• Maintain cost control documentation and support EVA.
• Submit periodic cost reports and inputs for budget planning.

Skills

BOQ and BOM preparation

Analytic skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil engineering / construction management

Job description

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the costs associated with precast construction projects from the feasibility stage through to completion. This includes monitoring project budgets, verifying site measurements, and ensuring cost-effective usage of materials. The role plays a key part in ensuring profitability and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

1. Project Cost Monitoring
   • Track actual site material consumption and labour deployment.
   • Visit sites to verify measurements and reconcile quantities with production and dispatch logs.
   • Compare planned vs. actual costs and prepare variance reports with corrective action plans.
2. Procurement & Coordination
   • Liaise with procurement to ensure cost alignment and quantity compliance.
   • Assist in validating vendor bills and raising alerts for quantity deviations.
3. Documentation & Reporting
   • Maintain cost control documentation, including quantity take-offs, measurement books, and approval logs.
   • Support in preparing earned value analysis (EVA) and project forecasts.
   • Submit periodic cost reports and input for budget planning.

Requirements

Professional Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following professional assets:

• Education – Bachelor degree in Civil engineering / construction management.
• Previous Experience – Minimum 2 years of experience in estimation.
• Technical Skills – BOQ and BOM preparation, Analytic skills.
• Knowledge of precast products.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills.
• Culture requirement
• The ideal candidate has the following approach to work:
• Work Style: Logical, detail-focused, process-oriented.
• Emotional Disposition: Composed, consistent, and accountable.
• Professional Values: Integrity, accuracy, and cost responsibility.

Keys to this Hire

• Accuracy in quantity take-offs and cost tracking.
• Ability to monitor and control project budgets effectively.
• Proactive coordination with field and procurement teams.
• Timely reporting and corrective action planning.