Quantity Surveyor / QS Engineer
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What you'll do
- Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil and structural works related to electrical substation projects.
- Analyze tender drawings, specifications, and scope of work to identify cost drivers, risks, and assumptions.
- Develop BOQs, pricing schedules, and cost summaries in line with tender requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering disciplines to clarify scope, resolve technical queries, and align cost assumptions during the tender stage.
- Support the Civil Construction Manager during tender reviews, pricing strategy development, and final tenders’ submissions.
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs from tender and IFC drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
- Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, excavation, backfilling, and architectural finishes.
- Review drawings for discrepancies, raise technical clarifications, and assess their impact on quantities and cost.
- Ensure quantity data is accurate, traceable, and properly documented.
- Prepare and issue RFIs to subcontractors and suppliers in coordination with procurement and project teams.
- Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of received quotations to ensure full scope compliance.
- Support the Civil Construction Manager during subcontractor clarification meetings and commercial evaluations.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Mandatory)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation for civil and structural works
- Proficiency in both spoken & written and English is required.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Kool Home Builders is Looking for a Quantity Surveyor for Kochi location . The key details have been mentioned below.
Interested candidates can share their resume to hr@khbrealty.in
Position : Quantity Surveyor
Company : Kool Home Builders
Location : Kochi ,Kerala
Qualification : Btech – Civil
Experience : Minimum 3+ yrs experience in construction domain
Salary : Best in the industry
Joining time : ASAP – Less than 20 days
1. Tendering & Cost Estimation
- Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil and structural works related to electrical substation projects.
- Analyze tender drawings, specifications, and scope of work to identify cost drivers, risks, and assumptions.
- Develop BOQs, pricing schedules, and cost summaries in line with tender requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering disciplines to clarify scope, resolve technical queries, and align cost assumptions during the tender stage.
- Support the Civil Construction Manager during tender reviews, pricing strategy development, and final tenders’ submissions.
2. Quantity Take-Off & Measurement
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs from tender and IFC drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
- Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, excavation, backfilling, and architectural finishes.
- Review drawings for discrepancies, raise technical clarifications, and assess their impact on quantities and cost.
- Ensure quantity data is accurate, traceable, and properly documented.
3. Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination
- Prepare and issue RFIs to subcontractors and suppliers in coordination with procurement and project teams.
- Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of received quotations to ensure full scope compliance.
- Support the Civil Construction Manager during subcontractor clarification meetings and commercial evaluations.
4. Cost Control & Budget Management
- Support project teams in cost monitoring, budget tracking, and cash‑flow planning.
- Track approved variations and change orders from a cost‑control perspective.
- Support preparation and review of interim payment applications and final accounts.
5. Contractual & Commercial Support
- Review tender and contract documents to identify commercial risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
- Support the Civil Construction Manager in negotiations related to variations, additional works, and commercial settlements.
- Maintain accurate records of measurements, variations, correspondence, and approvals.
6. Coordination with Engineering & Site Teams
- Work closely with civil, structural, electrical, and project teams to ensure cost alignment with design intent.
- Provide commercial and cost input during design development, technical revisions, and value engineering exercises.
- Support coordination meetings related to commercial and scope matters.
7. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare cost reports, tender comparison statements, and commercial summaries.
- Maintain organized records of estimates, BOQs, subcontractor quotations, and approvals.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, project controls, and audit requirements.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Mandatory)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Kochi, India
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation for civil and structural works
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Proficiency in both spoken & written and English is required.
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