Role Overview
The Quantity Surveyor (QS) shall support the PMC Team Leader (Engineer / Employer’s Representative) and the Resident Engineer (RE) in all aspects of commercial management, contract administration, cost control, and payment certification under FIDIC Conditions of Contract (1999 Red and/or Yellow Books).
The QS will be responsible for ensuring accurate measurement of works, fair valuation of payments, assessment of variations and claims, and maintenance of robust financial control in accordance with the Contract, Employer’s Requirements, and IFI guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
1. Contract & Commercial Administration (FIDIC)
Support the PMC Team Leader and RE in administering the Contract under FIDIC Gold Book (DBO Contract)/ Red Book / Yellow Book.
Assist in interpretation of Contract clauses related to:
Measurement
Valuation
Variations
Claims and EOT cost impacts.
Maintain contract records related to quantities, prices, and financial status.

2. Measurement & Interim Payment Certification
Review and verify:
Contractor’s measurement sheets
Monthly Interim RA Bills




Perform independent measurement of completed works in coordination with site engineers and inspectors.
Prepare recommendations for Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) in support of the Employer’s Representative / Engineer.
Track advance payments, recoveries, and retention money.

3. Variations, Claims & Cost Control
Assist in evaluation of:
Variations and change orders
Cost components of EOT claims
Prolongation and disruption claims.
Prepare cost estimates and assessments for:
Employer’s Representative / Engineer‑initiated variations
Employer‑requested changes.
Support RE and Team Leader during negotiations and claim determinations.

4. Budget Monitoring & Financial Reporting
Monitor project costs against the approved contract price and budget.
Maintain:
Cost control registers
Variation logs
Claim status summaries.
Prepare commercial inputs for:
Monthly progress reports
IFI / Donor reports
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📌 Quantity Surveyor (Chennai)
🏢 SMEC (An SJ Group
📍 Chennai