Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities:

- **Cost Planning and Estimating**: Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, including materials, labor, and overheads.
- **Feasibility Studies**: Assess the viability of a project, comparing its cost against potential benefits.
- **Tender Management**: Evaluate and manage tender documents, ensuring competitive bidding.
- **Cost Control**: Monitor ongoing project costs, adjusting as necessary to keep the project on budget.
- **Valuation**: Assess the value of work done and prepare interim payment valuations for contractors.
- **Contract Management**: Advise on the selection of contractors and subcontractors, and manage contract documents.
- **Risk Management**: Identify potential risks and plan cost mitigation strategies.
- **Final Account Preparation**: Prepare final costs at the completion of a project and manage any variations or changes.

Skills Required:

- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Knowledge of construction technology and methods
- Proficiency in contract law and procurement
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Familiarity with industry software like CostX, PlanSwift, or BIM (Building Information Modeling)

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Here’s a typical **job description** for a **Quantity Surveyor (QS)**:
**Job Title**: Quantity Surveyor**Location**: [Insert Location]**Reports To**: Senior Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager**Job Purpose**:
To manage and control all costs associated with building and civil engineering projects from inception through to completion, ensuring value for money, project profitability, and that the client’s expectations are met.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Cost Estimating and Budgeting**:

- Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BoQ), and material schedules.
- Develop and manage project budgets and ensure the project stays within financial constraints.
- **Tendering and Procurement**:

- Prepare tender documents for contracts, liaise with contractors and subcontractors, and manage the tender process.
- Evaluate bids and assist in selecting contractors.
- **Cost Control and Valuation**:

- Monitor project costs, track expenditures, and ensure cost control throughout the project.
- Perform monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting final costs.
- Certify subcontractor payments and evaluate variations and claims.
- **Contract Management**:

- Administer contracts and ensure compliance with legal and quality standards.
- Provide advice on contractual disputes, variations, and changes to the project.
- **Risk Management**:

- Identify potential financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Work with project teams to minimize financial exposure and maximize project profitability.
- **Reporting**:

- Prepare regular financial reports, including cash flow forecasts and budget reconciliations.
- Produce final accounts and project close-out documentation.
- **Collaboration**:

- Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
- Ensure that all stakeholders are updated on cost-related issues and project progress.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., RICS, CIOB, AIQS) are preferred.
- Proven experience in quantity surveying or construction cost management.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- total work: 4 years (preferred)

**Location**:

- Bengaluru, Karnataka (required)

Work Location: In person