Walk-in || Asst. Cost Manager/Cost Manager (Civil/MEP)

Role & responsibilities

• Lead quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, estimation, and costing for real estate projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents, and scope of work.
• Prepare, verify, and certify RA bills, contractor bills, work orders, and final bills.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and commercial performance.
• Conduct rate analysis and evaluate material, labour, and construction costs.
• Manage variations, extra items, deviations, and claims.
• Verify site measurements and reconcile executed quantities with approved BOQs.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Review and manage contracts, work orders, and commercial terms.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, project MIS, budget forecasts, and variance analysis for management.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and effective budget utilization.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company commercial procedures.
• Provide commercial inputs to management for project planning and decision-making.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Preferably in real estate or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong expertise in BOQ, estimation, billing, rate analysis, cost control, and contract management.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and estimation/billing software.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage commercial activities for multiple projects.

Key Competencies

• Quantity Surveying & Cost Management
• Project Estimation & BOQ
• Contractor Billing & Certification
• Contract & Commercial Management
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Rate Analysis & Negotiation
• Variation & Claims Management
• MIS & Commercial Reporting
• Team Coordination & Leadership