Associate - Technical Consultant

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor (QS Engineer) to manage project costing, quantity estimation, billing, and cost control activities at our construction site on ECR, Chennai. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in quantity surveying, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and contractor billing.

Job Type: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on drawings and project specifications.
• Perform quantity take-offs and material quantity estimations for construction activities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and rate analysis for construction materials and labour.
• Verify contractor and subcontractor bills, running account (RA) bills, and final bills.
• Monitor project costs and ensure expenses remain within the approved budget.
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, architects, and contractors.
• Review construction drawings and identify discrepancies in quantities or specifications.
• Track material consumption, wastage, and variations in quantities.
• Prepare measurement sheets, reconciliation statements, and cost reports.
• Assist in variation claims, extra-item calculations, and final account settlements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, billing, and rate analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and structural drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD; experience with estimation software is an advantage.
• Good analytical, numerical, documentation, and coordination skills.

Benefits

• Accommodation: Provided by the company.
• Food: Candidates must arrange their own food.
• Preferred Candidates: Immediate joiners.

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