The Engineer QS & Billing (MEP) is responsible for quantity verification, contractor billing, material reconciliation, and cost control of assigned MEP packages. The role ensures commercial accuracy, budget discipline, and proper documentation within the in-house MEP team.
Scope of Responsibility
Commercial management of assigned MEP works including HVAC, Electrical, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, STP/WTP, and related infrastructure.
- Quantity take-off and BOQ verification from approved drawings.
- Certification of contractor RA bills based on site measurements and contract terms.
- Reconciliation of executed quantities vs. approved BOQ.
- Review of variation items and rate analysis.
- Material reconciliation of issued vs. consumed MEP materials.
- Monitoring MEP cost against approved budgets.
- Support final bill settlement and commercial closure.
Position in the Organization
Reports to: Planning Head
Interfaces with:
- MEP Execution Engineers
- Planning & Coordination Team
- Procurement & Stores
- Finance Team
- MEP Contractors
Key Accountabilities
Quantity & Billing
- Verify quantities from GFC drawings and site measurements.
- Scrutinize and certify contractor RA bills.
- Track cumulative billing vs. work order value.
- Validate variation and extra item rates.
Material Reconciliation
- Conduct periodic reconciliation of major MEP materials (cables, pipes, ducts, fittings, etc.).
- Compare theoretical vs. actual consumption.
- Identify and report excess consumption or wastage.
- Submit monthly reconciliation reports.
Cost & Commercial Control
- Monitor MEP package cost vs. approved budget.
- Highlight quantity or material overruns.
- Maintain billing registers and reconciliation records.
- Ensure documentation readiness for audit and project closure.
Key Deliverables
- Accurate and timely certification of contractor bills.
- Monthly material reconciliation with variance control.
- Controlled MEP cost within approved budgets.
- Proper documentation of measurements and variations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Billing accuracy and minimal discrepancies.
- Material variance within acceptable limits.
- On-time bill certification.
- Effective cost and documentation control.
Job Specifications
Education: B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Experience: 8–9 years in MEP QS & Billing within real estate / construction projects. Experience in high-rise projects and complete billing cycle required.