buildAhome – JOB DESCRIPTION

Quantity Surveyor & Costing EngineerIndustry: Turnkey Residential Construction

Location: Bangalore | Experience: 2–6 Years

Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Civil Engineering

ROLE SUMMARY

buildAhome is looking for a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor & Costing Engineer with 2–6 years of experience in residential construction projects, with strong hands-on knowledge of quantity take-off, estimation, BOQ, costing, rate analysis and cost control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare quantity take-offs, BOQs, estimates and detailed project costing from drawings and specifications.
- Prepare rate analysis for civil, structural, architectural and finishing works.
- Read and interpret architectural, structural and construction drawings accurately.
- Prepare and update project budgets, cost sheets and cost comparisons.
- Verify quantities, rates, quotations, work orders and contractor/subcontractor bills.
- Coordinate with Design, Projects, Purchase, Site and Accounts teams for costing and commercial requirements.
- Monitor project costs against budgets and identify variations, overruns and cost-saving opportunities.
- Track scope/design changes and update quantities, BOQs and costing accordingly.
- Support Purchase/Procurement with material quantities, specifications and cost inputs.
- Maintain accurate records of BOQs,



estimates, measurements, bills and cost reports.
- Ensure timely submission of costing, estimates and commercial reports.
- REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES2–6 years of relevant QS/Costing experience in residential construction.
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Civil Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of BOQ, quantity take-off, estimation, costing and rate analysis.
- Good understanding of civil, structural, architectural and finishing works.
- Good knowledge of construction materials, specifications and applications.
- Strong MS Excel, numerical and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of contractor billing, measurements, work orders and cost control.
- Strong attention to detail, coordination, follow-up and reporting skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced turnkey construction setting.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

Experience in Turnkey Construction, Residential Construction, Real Estate, Builders or Contractors will be preferred.

INTERVIEW DETAILS

Date: 26 August 2026 onwards

Time: Anytime between 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Location: #13, 4th Floor, CRN Chambers, Kasturba Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560001

Contact HR – Magil

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✉️ [email protected]

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