Job Description - Quantity Surveyor(3 positions) (5+ Years Experience)

Location: Chennai, India

Key Responsibilities

Pre‑Contract
Prepare detailed and accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQ) in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
Develop cost estimates, rate build‑ups, and pricing sheets for civil and architectural works.
Conduct quantity take‑offs using digital measurement tools and software.
Support tender documentation, including clarifications, addendums, and technical schedules.
Evaluate vendor/contractor quotations and prepare comparative statements.
Assist in value engineering exercises and cost‑optimization proposals.

Post‑Contract
Verify contractor invoices, progress claims, and measurement sheets.
Maintain updated cost reports, cash‑flow forecasts, and budget tracking.
Prepare variation orders, change assessments, and commercial justifications.
Support contract administration, including correspondence, notices, and documentation.
Coordinate with site teams, design consultants,



and contractors for measurement validation.
Participate in project review meetings and provide commercial insights.

Required Skills & Competencies
Robust knowledge of quantity surveying principles, construction methods, and measurement standards (e.g., POMI, CESMM).
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and quantity take-off software (e.g., Planswift, CostX, Bluebeam).
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Solid analytical, numerical, and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and manage multiple deadlines.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in QS roles (consultancy or contracting).
Experience in infrastructure, or buildings is preferred.
Knowledge of middle east market rates, materia

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