Job Description QS (Planning, Billing & BBS) – High Rise Buildings

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) – Planning, Billing
Experience: 5+ Years
Industry: Construction High-Rise Building Projects
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Vadlamudi – Guntur.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and professional Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) with solid expertise in Planning, Billing, Estimation, Cost Control, and Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) for high-rise residential and commercial building projects.

The ideal candidate should independently handle project quantity surveying activities from estimation to final billing, including planning, budgeting, subcontractor management, reconciliation, and coordination with project teams. The candidate must possess strong technical knowledge in RCC high-rise structures, finishing works, and commercial management.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Quantity Surveying & Estimation

- Quantity take-off from IFC/Good for Construction drawings.
- Preparation and verification of BOQ for civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
- Estimation of quantities for RCC, blockwork, plastering, flooring, waterproofing, painting, and finishing items.
- Preparation of detailed quantity calculations based on drawings and specifications.
- Rate analysis for all construction activities and extra items.
- Preparation of comparative statements for material and subcontractor quotations.
- Cost analysis and quantity reconciliation.
- Checking and verification of subcontractor quantities.
- Preparation of material consumption statements.
- Monitoring wastage and implementing cost-saving measures.

2. Planning & Project Monitoring

- Preparation of project baseline schedules using Primavera/MS Project.
- Development of detailed work programs and target schedules.
- Resource planning including manpower, material, machinery, and equipment.
- Preparation of look-ahead schedules (weekly/monthly).
- Monitoring project progress against planned schedules.
- Delay analysis and preparation of recovery plans.
- Coordination with execution teams for achieving project milestones.
- Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
- Productivity tracking and performance analysis.
- Monitoring critical activities and project timelines.
- Coordination with procurement and site teams for uninterrupted workflow.





3. Billing & Commercial Management

- Preparation and submission of Client RA Bills.
- Verification and certification of subcontractor bills.
- Joint measurements with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Preparation of quantity abstracts and billing statements.
- Verification of executed quantities as per site progress.
- Preparation and tracking of variation/extra item claims.
- Reconciliation of billed quantities with BOQ quantities.
- Final bill preparation and settlement.
- Preparation of cash flow statements and cost reports.
- Monitoring project budget and cost control.
- Tracking pending bills, certifications, and payment follow-ups.
- Maintaining billing records and commercial documentation.

4. BBS (Bar Bending Schedule) & Steel Management

- Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) for all RCC elements.
- Calculation of reinforcement quantities for:
- Footings
- Raft foundations
- Columns
- Beams
- Slabs
- Shear walls
- Staircases
- Retaining walls
- Water tanks

- Preparation of cutting length calculations as per structural drawings.
- Steel quantity estimation and reconciliation.
- Monitoring reinforcement consumption and wastage control.
- Coordination with steel yard and site execution teams.
- Verification of reinforcement quantities for billing purposes.
- Preparation of steel consumption and reconciliation reports.
- Checking lap lengths, bend deductions, anchorage, and reinforcement detailing.
- Optimization of steel utilization to minimize wastage.

5. Cost Control & Budgeting

- Preparation of project budgets and cost forecasts.
- Monitoring actual cost vs budget.
- Identification of cost overruns and corrective actions.
- Preparation of monthly cost reports and MIS.
- Material reconciliation and inventory monitoring.
- Monitoring subcontractor productivity and commercial performance.
- Evaluation of project profitability and financial performance.




- Supporting management in commercial decision-making.

7. Site Coordination & Technical Support

- Coordination with site engineers and execution teams.
- Verification of site measurements and executed work.
- Attending project review meetings and progress discussions.
- Coordination with structural consultants and architects.
- Ensuring work execution as per drawings and specifications.
- Resolving quantity and billing discrepancies.
- Supporting procurement team for material planning and ordering.

8. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintaining all QS-related documentation and records.
- Preparation of DPR, WPR, and MPR reports.
- Preparation of commercial MIS reports.
- Maintaining billing registers and reconciliation statements.
- Documentation of extra items, deviations, and claims.
- Maintaining drawing revisions and quantity revisions.
- Preparation of project progress presentations.

Required Qualifications

- B.Tech / BE / Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in high-rise building construction projects.
- Strong experience in RCC structures, finishing works, and commercial management.

Required Technical Skills

- Quantity Surveying & Estimation
- Billing & Cost Control
- Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)
- RCC Quantity Analysis
- BOQ Preparation
- Reinforcement Quantity Calculation
- Rate Analysis
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Contract Management
- Material Reconciliation
- Quantity Reconciliation
- Commercial Documentation

Software Skills

- AutoCAD
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- ERP/Billing Software
- Quantity Estimation Software (if applicable)

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Experience in high-rise residential/commercial tower projects.
- Ability to independently handle multiple project commercial activities.
- Strong analytical and coordination skills.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work under deadlines and project pressure.
- Experience handling client and subcontractor coordination.

Key Competencies

- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Commercial Awareness
- Cost Optimization
- Technical Knowledge in RCC & Finishing
- Planning & Scheduling
- Negotiation Skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Time Management

Reporting To

Project Manager / Commercial Head / Planning Head

📌 QS Billing & Planning (Guntur)
🏢 Vishwa Infrastructures and Services
📍 Guntur