Sr / Manager - Quantity Surveyor

Vista Spaces

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Vista Spaces in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management, estimation, budgeting, billing, and contract administration across multiple real estate developments. You will ensure adherence to budgets, maintain cost control, and support project timelines.

The role requires strong MS Excel skills, experience with BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and ERP/SAP/Oracle familiarity, plus leadership to mentor the surveying team and coordinate with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience in quantity surveying and cost management across real estate projects.
Strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with BOQ preparation and rate analysis.
Knowledge of contract administration and commercial management practices.

Responsibilities

Lead quantity surveying across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Review BOQs, take-offs, and cost estimates for accuracy.
Establish budgets and monitor cost performance through the lifecycle.
Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
Review and certify RA bills, final bills, and client billing.
Monitor billing, payments, and outstanding liabilities; resolve disputes.

Skills

Quantity Take-Off

BOQ Preparation

Rate Analysis

Contract Administration

Commercial Management

Billing

Cost Control

Cash Flow Management

Advanced MS Excel

AutoCAD

ERP/SAP/Oracle

Leadership

Negotiation

Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Multi-Project Management

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP/SAP/Oracle

Job description

Quantity Surveyor is responsible for overseeing all quantity surveying, cost management, estimation, budgeting, billing, contract administration, and commercial functions across multiple real estate projects. The role ensures effective cost control, contractual compliance, timely billing, and optimization of project costs while maintaining quality and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying function across multiple residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Review and approve Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
Establish project budgets and monitor cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure effective cost planning and control to maximize project profitability.

Estimation & Budgeting

Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed project cost estimates.
Develop project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
Review cost reports and recommend corrective actions to control budget overruns.
Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs.
Review tender documents, BOQs, and technical specifications.
Evaluate contractor and vendor quotations.
Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
Recommend award of contracts based on technical and commercial evaluations.
Review and certify contractor RA bills, final bills, and client billing.
Ensure accurate quantity reconciliation and measurement verification.
Monitor project billing, payment certifications, and outstanding liabilities.
Resolve billing and commercial disputes with contractors.

Contract Administration

Review contracts, work orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
Manage variation orders, change requests, and contractual claims.
Ensure contractual compliance and mitigate commercial risks.
Support legal and management teams in contract-related matters.

Project Coordination

Coordinate with Project Managers, Design Consultants, Procurement, Finance, and Site Teams.
Attend project review meetings and provide commercial updates.
Monitor project progress against budgets and contractual milestones.

Reporting & MIS

Prepare monthly commercial MIS reports.
Present project cost status, billing, budget utilization, and commercial risks to management.
Maintain records of BOQs, contracts, variation orders, and project cost data.

Team Management

Lead and mentor the Quantity Surveying team.
Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
Develop standard operating procedures and best practices for quantity surveying and commercial management.

Required Skills