Role: Quantity Surveyor (QS)
Location: Bengaluru
Industry: Real Estate – Residential High-Rise Development
Experience: 5–12 years
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Role Objective
Manage end-to-end project costing, billing, and budget control for high-rise residential developments, ensuring financial discipline from design stage through execution and project closure.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Planning & Estimation
* Prepare detailed project cost estimates and budgets for high-rise residential projects (towers, gated communities) at concept, design, and pre-construction stages.
* Perform quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
* Develop and maintain rate analysis and cost benchmarks for civil, finishing, and MEP works.
* Provide value engineering inputs to optimize cost without compromising quality.
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2. BOQ & Tendering Support
* Prepare detailed BOQs for civil, finishing, and MEP packages aligned with project scope.
* Support tendering by preparing scope documents and quantity validations.
* Evaluate contractor quotations and assist in techno-commercial comparisons.
* Work closely with procurement teams for contract finalization and package closures.
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3. Contract & Commercial Management
* Review and administer contractor agreements and subcontracts.
* Evaluate variations, extra items, and change orders.
* Track contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
* Maintain proper documentation for audit, claims, and dispute resolution.
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4. Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
* Monitor project costs against approved budgets across all stages of construction.
* Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
* Identify cost overruns early and recommend corrective actions.
* Support feasibility analysis for upcoming residential developments.
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5. Billing & Measurement
* Verify contractor RA bills and prepare interim payment certificates (IPC).
* Conduct site measurements and reconcile quantities with contractors.
* Ensure billing aligns with work progress and contractual terms.
* Finalize project accounts including all variations and claims.
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6. Cross-Functional Coordination
* Work closely with execution, procurement, design, and finance teams.
* Participate in project review meetings and provide cost insights.
* Ensure alignment between site progress and financial tracking.
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7. Compliance & Governance
* Ensure compliance with RERA guidelines, company processes, and contractual frameworks.
* Maintain proper cost documentation and reporting standards.
* Support internal and external audits.
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Candidate Profile
* 5–12 years of experience in quantity surveying / cost management for residential real estate projects
* Strong exposure to high-rise buildings and large residential developments
* Hands-on experience in BOQ preparation, billing (RA bills), and cost control
* Good understanding of civil, finishing, and MEP packages
* Experience working with real estate developers preferred (not just contractors/consultants)
* Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems