Assistant Manager (Quantity Surveyor)

Zameen Media Pvt. Ltd.; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and real estate firm seeks an Assistant Manager - Quantity Survey to prepare accurate cost works for projects. You will coordinate market conditions and collaborate with various teams to ensure cost estimates, identify savings, and support budgeting. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in cost estimation, preferably in large scale construction or real estate development projects.
• Prior experience with both pre-contract and post-contract cost control activities.
• Strong command of MS Excel and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on project drawings and specifications.
• Analyze documents for quantity take-offs and item-wise cost breakdowns.
• Monitor actual project costs vs. estimates and investigate variances.
• Attend project meetings and provide input on cost matters.

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of construction methods

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

DAE in CIVIL, quantity surveying, or related field

Certification in cost engineering

Tools

Estimation software (PlanSwift or any other)

Job description

Overview

Job Brief: As an Assistant Manager - Quantity Survey, you will be responsible for preparing accurate cost works. You will coordinate with real-time market conditions, procurement, and finance teams to ensure that estimates for construction and development projects, covering civil, structural, MEP, and finishing estimates reflect coordination with engineering, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support project budgeting, bidding, and financial decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on drawings, BOQs, and specifications for all stages of the project lifecycle (concept, schematic, design development (IFC).
• Analyze drawings and documents to prepare quantity take-offs and item-wise cost breakdowns.
• Validate subcontractor and supplier quotations, analyze rates, and prepare cost comparisons.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents, budget proposals, and cost reports. Coordinate with design, procurement, contracts and finance teams to ensure alignment cost estimates with technical and commercial aspects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for all construction disciplines including civil, structural, MEP, and finishing work.
• Monitor actual project costs vs. estimates and investigate variances.
• Provide support in contractual pricing, project cash flow forecasting, and risk assessments.
• Attend internal and external project meetings and provide input on cost matters.
• Verify contractor bills and certify Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
• Prepare feasibility reports for proposed projects. Coordinate and report regularly to head office staff on cost-related matters.

Qualifications

• DAE in CIVIL, quantity surveying, or related field
• Certification in cost engineering is an advantage
• Minimum 7 years of experience in cost estimation, preferably in large scale construction or real estate development projects
• Prior experience with both pre-contract and post-contract cost control activities
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials, and market pricing
• Proficiency in Estimation software (PlanSwift or any other).
• Strong command of MS Excel
• Analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail
• Effective communication and coordination skills; ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications