QS and Contracts - Head For Construction Industry
Traventure Homes Tamil Nadu · Chennai · onsite · Posted 55d ago
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About this role
Job Title: QS / Billing / Works Contract Head
Department: Projects / Contracts / Engineering
Reports: COO / Projects - GM
Location: Corporate Office
Job Purpose
The QS / Billing / Works Contract Head is responsible for planning, execution, monitoring, and control of all QS / Billing / works contracts across construction projects. The role ensures timely delivery, cost control, quality compliance, contractual adherence, and coordination with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Contract Management
- Oversee end-to-end management of works contracts including civil, finishing, MEP, and infrastructure packages.
- Review, finalize, and administer contracts, BOQs, scope, specifications, and drawings.
- Ensure strict compliance with contractual terms, conditions, timelines, and statutory requirements.
- Handle variations, extra items, claims, and counter-claims in coordination with QS and Legal teams.
2. Project Execution & Control
- Ensure execution of works as per approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
- Monitor contractor performance on cost, quality, safety, and timelines.
- Conduct periodic site reviews, progress meetings, and coordination meetings.
- Identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
3. Cost & Billing Control
- Control project costs through rate analysis, value engineering, and cost optimization.
- Review and approve contractor RA bills, final bills, and reconciliation statements.
- Coordinate with QS and Finance for budget tracking and cash flow planning.
4. Quality & Safety Compliance
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, QA/QC plans, and IS codes.
- Enforce safety policies, HSE compliance, and statutory safety norms at all sites.
- Conduct audits and ensure closure of non-conformities.
5. Vendor & Contractor Management
- Participate in pre-qualification, evaluation, and selection of contractors.
- Develop strong relationships with contractors while ensuring performance accountability.
- Resolve disputes and escalations professionally and contractually.
6. Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with Design, Planning, Purchase, QS, Legal, Finance, and Site Teams.
- Liaise with consultants, architects, statutory authorities, and clients as required.
- Provide regular updates to management on project status, risks, and milestones.
7. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports to senior management.
- Ensure proper documentation of contracts, correspondence, approvals, and site records.
- Support audits and management reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (Master preferred)
- Certification in Contract Management / Project Management is an added advantage
Experience
- 15 - 20+ years of experience in construction projects
- Minimum 5 - 7 years in senior contract or project leadership role
- Experience in residential villas and apartment projects.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, BOQs, specifications, and drawings
- Expertise in FIDIC / EPC / Item Rate / Lump Sum contracts (as applicable)
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera / ERP systems
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
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