Quantity Surveyor (Pre & Post QS, Real Estate)

Aratt; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aratt Developers Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor with 7 to 8 years in real estate construction to lead cost planning, estimation, and billing from inception to project completion.

The role covers Pre-Contract (Pre-QS) and Post-Contract (Post-QS) activities, including BOQ preparation, rate analysis, tender support, subcontractor finalization, and cost control across high-rise residential and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 7 to 8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying within real estate construction Industry.
• Experience in residential and commercial real estate projects.
• Knowledge of tendering, contracts, procurement, and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract (Pre-QS): Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, BOQs, preliminary cost estimates, rate analysis, and procurement schedules.
• Post-Contract (Post-QS): Verify RA Bills, certify payments, monitor budgets, track changes, and prepare final accounts and contract closure documentation.

Skills

Quantity estimation

BOQ preparation

Tendering

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Advanced Microsoft Excel

MS Office

ERP/Project Billing Software (SAP/Oracle/Construction ERP)

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

Company: Aratt Developers Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Estimation
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 7 to 8 Years
Industry: Real Estate / Residential Construction

Immediate Joiners/Early joiner only preferred

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with 7 to 8 years of experience in the real estate construction industry. The candidate should possess strong expertise in both Pre-Contract (Pre-QS) and Post-Contract (Post-QS) activities, ensuring effective cost planning, estimation, contract administration, billing, and project cost control from project inception through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract (Pre-QS)

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from architectural and structural drawings.
• Prepare BOQs (Bill of Quantities) based on project specifications.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and project budgets.
• Conduct rate analysis and cost benchmarking.
• Float enquiries, evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare comparative statements and recommend suitable vendors.
• Assist in tender documentation, bid evaluation, and contractor finalization.
• Coordinate with Architects, Consultants, Design, and Procurement teams during planning stages.
• Value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Prepare procurement schedules and material quantity reconciliation.

Post-Contract (Post-QS)

• Verify contractor RA Bills and certify payments.
• Prepare and certify subcontractor bills.
• Monitor project budgets and cost reports.
• Track project variations, deviations, and change orders.
• Prepare cost-to-complete reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Quantity reconciliation for materials such as steel, cement, concrete, blocks, etc.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Project Managers, and Finance for billing and payments.
• Prepare final accounts and contract closure documentation.
• Monitor contractual compliance and resolve billing disputes.
• Ensure proper documentation of measurements and site records.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of quantity estimation and BOQ preparation.
• Experience in residential and commercial real estate projects.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies and specifications.
• Knowledge of tendering, contracts, procurement, and billing processes.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• MS Office
• ERP/Project Billing Software (SAP/Oracle/Construction ERP preferred)
• Knowledge of MS Project/Primavera is an added advantage.

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Quantity Surveying certification will be an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• 7 to 8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying within the real estate construction industry.
• Experience handling both high-rise residential and commercial projects.
• Exposure to complete project lifecycle from estimation to final account settlement.