Quantity Surveyor & Contracts

Krishvi Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Krishvi Group seeks a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, on-site role in Bengaluru. You will prepare BOQ, manage project costs, budget, and reporting, collaborating with project teams to maintain financial efficiency across multiple residential projects.

Responsibilities include evaluating quotations, bid analysis, vendor prequalification, and procurement alignment, with a focus on cost management and value engineering to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for residential projects at concept, design, and pre-construction stages.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Develop and maintain cost databases for residential construction materials and labor rates.
• Provide value engineering inputs to optimize design and reduce project costs.
• Prepare and issue BOQ, tender documents, and scope of work for civil, finishing, and MEP trades.
• Evaluate contractor quotations and assist in bid analysis and finalization.
• Support vendor prequalification and procurement strategy aligned with timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with procurement and contracts teams for purchase orders and contract awards.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor project contracts, subcontracts, and agreements.
• Assess variation orders, change requests, and claims from contractors.
• Ensure compliance with timelines and deliverables; maintain audit-ready records.
• Monitor ongoing project costs and prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Support management with feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new developments.
• Supervise junior QS staff and review their work for accuracy.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Quantity take-offs

Value engineering

BOQ preparation

Tender documents

Contract administration

Variation orders

Cash flow forecasting

Cost reporting

Job description

Krishvi Group has been a leading real estate developer in Bengaluru, India, for over two decades, crafting housing projects that cater to a diverse community. With a skilled team of experienced technical and financial professionals, the group has successfully completed numerous projects that have garnered customer satisfaction and trust. Focusing on innovation and quality, Krishvi Group is dedicated to delivering “Aspirational Living” through commitment and excellence. The company strives to create timeless landmarks that reflect its vision for the future and its unwavering dedication to excellence.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a full-time on-site position based in Bengaluru. The role involves preparing Bill of Quantities (BOQ), managing and controlling project costs, budgeting, cost planning, and maintaining accurate cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will collaborate closely with project teams to ensure delivery within budget and act as a key figure in maintaining financial efficiency and accountability for multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Prepare detailedcost estimatesandbudgetsfor residential projects at concept, design, and pre-construction stages.
• Conductquantity take-offsfrom architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Develop and maintaincost databasesfor residential construction materials and labor rates.
• Providevalue engineeringinputs to optimize design and reduce project costs.
• Prepare and issueBills of Quantities (BOQ), tender documents, and scope of work packages for civil, finishing, and MEP trades.
• Evaluatecontractor quotationsand assist in bid analysis and finalization.
• Supportvendor prequalificationand procurement strategy aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with procurement and contracts teams forpurchase order preparationand contract awards.

3. Contract Administration

• Review and monitor all project-related contracts, subcontracts, and agreements.
• Assess and processvariation orders,change requests, andclaimsfrom contractors.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence and contractual documentation for audit and reporting.
• Monitor ongoing project costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Preparemonthly cost reports,cash flow forecasts, andfinancial summariesfor management.
• Trackbudget deviationsand propose corrective measures to control cost overruns.
• Support management inproject feasibility studiesandcost-benefit analysesfor new developments.

5. Measurement & Valuation

• Verifycontractor progress claimsand prepareinterim payment certificates (IPC).
• Carry outon-site measurementsand reconcile quantities with contractors.
• Finalizeproject accountsupon completion, ensuring all variations and claims are settled.

6. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with design, project management, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure cost-efficient execution.
• Attend project meetings to provide input on cost, progress, and contract matters.
• Coordinate with finance for payment processing and budget control.

7. Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with company cost management procedures and industry standards.
• Maintain documentation in line with ISO, RERA, or other local regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and ensure transparency in cost and contract records.

8. Team Support & Development

• Supervise junior QS staff and review their work for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist the senior management team in preparing project cost presentations and board reports.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives in cost control and contract management.

Experience with Real-estate Residential background only