Role & responsibilities

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Quantity Take-Off & BOQ

- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works as applicable.
- Prepare and update BOQ (Bill of Quantities).
- Verify quantities against drawings and site conditions.

1. Cost Estimation

- Prepare detailed estimates for construction projects.
- Calculate material, labour, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
- Develop unit rates and rate analysis for various construction activities.
- Include wastage, productivity, escalation, and contingencies where required.

1. Tendering & Bidding

- Study tender documents and scope of work.
- Prepare commercial bids and tender pricing.
- Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Evaluate subcontractor/vendor offers and prepare bid comparison statements.
- Identify exclusions, assumptions, and commercial risks.

1. Cost Control

- Monitor actual project costs against the approved budget.
- Prepare cost reports and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Track material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain cost-control records and databases.

1. Variation & Change Management

- Evaluate variations, additional works, and omissions.
- Prepare variation orders and supporting quantity calculations.
- Analyze the cost impact of design or scope changes.
- Support the commercial team in negotiations and approvals.

1. Progress Measurement & Billing

- Verify quantities completed at site.
- Prepare or check RA bills / progress bills.
- Coordinate with site engineers and subcontractors for measurement verification.
- Track work progress against the planned quantities and budget.

1. Procurement & Vendor Coordination





- Assist procurement teams with material quantity and cost requirements.
- Compare supplier quotations and negotiate rates where required.
- Monitor material price changes and their impact on project costs.

1. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain estimation sheets, BOQs, rate analyses, quotations, and cost reports.
- Prepare monthly cost-control reports.
- Maintain records of approved budgets, variations, commitments, and actual expenditure.
- Ensure proper documentation for audits and management review.

1. Technical & Commercial Coordination

- Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, planning engineers, procurement teams, and site engineers.
- Review drawings and specifications for discrepancies affecting cost.
- Participate in value-engineering exercises to reduce project costs without compromising quality.

1. Software & Tools

- Use MS Excel extensively for estimation, rate analysis, and cost control.
- Use AutoCAD for drawing review and quantity take-off.
- Use quantity surveying/estimation and project management software as required.
- Maintain organized cost databases and historical rates.

Key Skills Required
- Quantity surveying and quantity take-off
- BOQ preparation
- Rate analysis
- Construction cost estimation
- Cost control and forecasting
- Tendering and contract knowledge
- Variation management
- Excel and construction software
- Drawing and specification interpretation




- Vendor/subcontractor negotiation
- Analytical and communication skills

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelors/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- 49 years of experience in construction cost estimation, quantity surveying, or commercial functions.
- Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, rate analysis, and cost estimation.
- Experience in preparing tenders, quotations, budgets, and cost comparison statements.
- Good understanding of civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
- Familiarity with construction materials, labour productivity, equipment costs, and market rates.
- Experience in cost control, budget monitoring, variation orders, and progress billing/RA bills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of AutoCAD and estimation/QS software is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Good coordination and communication skills with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and site teams.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects/tenders simultaneously

Perks and benefits

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Training and skill-development opportunities
- Medical/health insurance benefits as per company policy
- Provident Fund (PF) and other statutory benefits
- Travel/site visit allowances, where applicable
- Mobile/communication allowance, where applicable
- Supportive and qualified work environment
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
- Job stability and long-term career opportunities

📌 Walk-in || Cost and Estimation Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 Expert Contech Projects
📍 Mumbai