1. Job Purpose

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing project quantities, cost estimation, measurement, billing, contract administration, cost control, and commercial documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves ensuring accurate measurement and valuation of construction works, monitoring project costs, managing variations and claims, processing client and subcontractor bills, and maintaining comprehensive project records to ensure financial transparency, contractual compliance, and commercial efficiency.

1. Key Roles &
- Responsibilities

A.

Quantity

Estimation &

- Measurement

- Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, and detailed cost estimates.

- Verify quantities against approved drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.

- Conduct joint measurements with client representatives, consultants, and site engineers.

- Prepare measurement sheets, abstract sheets, and quantity reconciliation statements.

- Monitor actual quantities executed against BOQ provisions.

B. Billing &

- Payment Management

- Prepare and submit Interim Payment Applications (IPA) and Running Account (RA) bills.

- Verify client bills, subcontractor bills, and supplier invoices.

- Ensure timely certification and processing of bills.

- Maintain billing records, payment registers, and outstanding payment statements.

- Coordinate with finance and project teams for payment follow-ups.

C. Cost Control &

- Budget Management

- Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and cost plans.

- Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets and BOQ.

- Prepare monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and cost variance reports.

- Analyse cost overruns, savings, and financial deviations.

- Prepare cash flow forecasts and support project financial planning.

- Recommend cost optimisation measures without compromising quality or specifications.

D.

Contract

Administration &

- Documentation

- Review contract agreements, scope of work, BOQ, and commercial terms.

- Maintain systematic records of contractual documents and project correspondence.

- Prepare and maintain RFIs, site instructions, and technical/commercial records.

- Track contractual obligations, milestones, and payment conditions.





- Ensure proper documentation of all commercial and contractual transactions.

E. Variations, Claims &

- Dispute Management

- Identify, evaluate, and quantify variations in project scope.

- Prepare variation orders and additional work claims.

- Maintain records of change orders, site instructions, and supporting documents.

- Prepare and submit claims related to additional quantities, extra items, and unforeseen works.

- Support Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay-related documentation.

- Coordinate with project management and contract teams for claim substantiation and resolution.

F. Procurement &

- Subcontract Management

- Prepare quantity requirements and material estimates for procurement.

- Analyse and compare vendor and subcontractor quotations.

- Assist in preparing purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

- Verify subcontractor measurements and payment applications.

- Monitor subcontractor work progress against contractual commitments.

- Ensure commercial compliance with approved procurement procedures.

G.

Project

Progress &

- Reporting

- Monitor physical progress against planned project schedules.

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quantity and cost reports.

- Maintain site measurement records, progress registers, and site diaries.

- Coordinate with planning, execution, quality, and procurement teams.

- Highlight quantity deviations, cost implications, and potential commercial risks.

H.

Stakeholder

Coordination

- Coordinate with NHAI/client representatives, Independent Engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

- Participate in joint measurements, commercial meetings, and progress reviews.

- Resolve measurement and billing discrepancies through proper documentation.

- Ensure timely communication of contractual and commercial matters to management.

I.

Project

Close-Out

- Prepare and reconcile final accounts and final bills.

- Verify final executed quantities and outstanding claims.





- Maintain as-built drawings and final measurement records.

- Track pending payments, retention money, and contractual obligations.

- Support project handover and commercial closure.

1. Required Qualifications

- Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering.

- Specialisation or certification in Quantity Surveying / Construction Contracts will be an added advantage.

1. Experience

- Junior QS: 1–3 years of relevant experience.

- Quantity Surveyor: 3–6 years of experience in civil / infrastructure projects.

- Senior QS: 6–10 years of experience in highway, road, or infrastructure projects.

Experience in NHAI, EPC, PPP, or highway construction projects will be preferred.

1. Technical Skills &
- Competencies

- Solid knowledge of quantity estimation, measurement, and BOQ preparation.

- Understanding of construction contracts, billing, and commercial procedures.

- Knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract and relevant NHAI specifications will be an advantage.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, AutoCAD, and billing software.

- Knowledge of cost control, project budgeting, and financial reporting.

- Understanding of variation management, claims, and EOT documentation.

- Strong analytical, numerical, and documentation skills.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy of quantity estimation and measurement.

- Timely submission and certification of RA bills.

- Accuracy of cost reports and budget monitoring.

- Timely identification and documentation of variations.

- Recovery of eligible additional work claims.

- Timely reconciliation of subcontractor bills.

- Maintenance of complete contractual and commercial records.

- Timely submission of monthly commercial reports.

- Effective management of outstanding payments and final accounts.

1. Core Competencies

- Commercial awareness and cost consciousness.

- Attention to detail and documentation discipline.

- Analytical and problem-solving ability.

- Effective communication and stakeholder management.

- Coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.

- Ability to work under project deadlines and site conditions.

Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹53,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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