Job Summary

The Assistant Manager/Manager (QS) is responsible for managing project estimation, quantity surveying, budgeting, planning, cost control, and project monitoring from pre-construction through project completion. The role involves preparing accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates, project schedules, monitoring project progress, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring cost-effective execution while maintaining quality and schedule compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Estimation

- Study approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project approval documents.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from approved construction drawings.
- Prepare cost estimates for civil, structural, architectural, and external development works.
- Perform detailed rate analysis for all construction activities.
- Estimate material, labour, equipment, and subcontract costs.
- Prepare project budgets, cost summaries, and cash flow projections.
- Review and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs) before issuing work orders.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality.

Procurement & Vendor Management

- Obtain, evaluate, and compare quotations from vendors and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with the procurement team for timely material sourcing and subcontractor engagement.
- Assist in vendor selection and commercial evaluation.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials based on project schedules.

Planning & Project Monitoring





- Prepare comprehensive project schedules using appropriate planning tools.
- Monitor daily site progress against approved project schedules.
- Update and track project progress through Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Progress Reports.
- Verify daily labour reports and update project monitoring systems.
- Monitor planned versus actual progress and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Review manpower, machinery, and material deployment in line with project requirements.

Project Coordination

- Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Project Execution, QA/QC, MEP, Site Engineering, and Stores teams for smooth project execution.
- Ensure effective communication between project stakeholders to maintain project timelines.
- Support project managers with planning inputs, cost monitoring, and progress tracking.

Cost Control & Material Management

- Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
- Track material consumption and perform material reconciliation.
- Identify and minimize material wastage through effective monitoring.
- Assist in preparing cost reports, variation statements, and project financial summaries.

Subcontractor Management

- Monitor subcontractor performance and productivity.
- Compare subcontractor progress with approved project schedules.
- Support certification of subcontractor bills based on completed work.
- Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of assigned activities.

📌 Assistant Manager (QS) / Manager (Quantity Surveying)
🏢 VGN Homes
📍 Chennai