Senior Manager - Quantity Survey, Costing & Procurement

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

Job summary

Shahi is seeking a Cost Planning & Commercial Manager in Bengaluru to oversee end-to-end cost management for real estate development projects. You will drive cost optimisation, ensure budget adherence, and manage procurement and contract administration from concept to final account.

Responsibilities include developing detailed cost plans, preparing BOQs and pre-tender estimates, monitoring spend, and handling post-contract cost control and commercial risk management across all project stages.

Qualifications

• Develop detailed project cost plans, estimates, and budgets for civil, structural, MEP, interiors, and related works.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and pre-tender estimates.
• Establish project cost benchmarks and monitor actual expenditure vs. budgets.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and budget management across projects.
• Tender management, pre-qualification, and onboarding of contractors/vendors.
• Draft and negotiate commercial terms and manage contractual risks.
• Post-contract cost control, interim payments, measurements, and certifications.

Job description

To handle end-to-end cost management, quantity surveying, procurement, and commercial management across the Company's real estate development projects. The role will ensure cost optimisation, budget adherence, competitive procurement, effective contract administration, and commercial risk management from project conceptualisation through final account settlement.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Develop detailed project cost plans, estimates, and budgets for civil, structural, MEP, interiors, and associated works.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and pre-tender estimates.
• Establish project cost benchmarks and monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts and variance analysis for management review.

B. Pre-Contract & Tender Management

• Review drawings, specifications and scope documents to ensure commercial completeness and clarity before tendering.
• Lead contractor/vendor pre-qualification and onboarding.
• Prepare tender documentation, BOQs and commercial bid evaluation formats.

C. Contract Management

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms and contractual conditions.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of commercial and contractual risks.

D. Post-Contract Cost & Commercial Management

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and commitments.
• Review interim payment applications, measurements and payment certifications.