Job Summary The Manager – Quantity Surveying is responsible for overseeing all quantity surveying, cost management, estimation, budgeting, billing, contract administration, and commercial functions across multiple real estate projects. The role ensures effective cost control, contractual compliance, timely billing, and optimization of project costs while maintaining quality and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying function across multiple residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Review and approve Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.

Establish project budgets and monitor cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure effective cost planning and control to maximize project profitability. Estimation & Budgeting

Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed project cost estimates.

Develop project budgets and cash flow forecasts.

Review cost reports and recommend corrective actions to control budget overruns.

Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs. Tendering & Procurement Review tender documents, BOQs, and technical specifications.

Evaluate contractor and vendor quotations.

Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.

Recommend award of contracts based on technical and commercial evaluations. Billing & Commercial Management

Review and certify contractor RA bills, final bills, and client billing.

Ensure accurate quantity reconciliation and measurement verification.

Monitor project billing, payment certifications, and outstanding liabilities.

Resolve billing and commercial disputes with contractors.

Contract

Administration

Review contracts, work orders,



purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.

Manage variation orders, change requests, and contractual claims.

Ensure contractual compliance and mitigate commercial risks.

Support legal and management teams in contract-related matters.

Project

Coordination

Coordinate with Project Managers, Design Consultants, Procurement, Finance, and Site Teams.

Attend project review meetings and provide commercial updates.

Monitor project progress against budgets and contractual milestones. Reporting & MIS

Prepare monthly commercial MIS reports.

Present project cost status, billing, budget utilization, and commercial risks to management.

Maintain records of BOQs, contracts, variation orders, and project cost data. Team Management

Lead and mentor the Quantity Surveying team.

Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.

Develop standard operating procedures and best practices for quantity surveying and commercial management.

Required Skills Quantity Take-Off & BOQ Preparation

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Rate Analysis

Value Engineering

Tendering & Procurement

Contract Administration

Commercial Management

Billing & Quantity Reconciliation

Cost Control & Cash Flow Management

Vendor & Contractor Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Advanced MS Excel

AutoCAD

ERP/SAP/Oracle (Preferred)

MS Project/Primavera (Preferred) Key Competencies

Leadership and Team Management

Robust Commercial Acumen

Strategic Planning

Negotiation & Decision Making

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Financial Awareness

Excellent Communication & Coordination

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Ability to Manage Multiple Projects Preferred Industry

Real Estate Developers

Commercial & Residential Construction

📌 Manager- Quantity Surveyor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Vista Spaces
📍 Bengaluru