Quantity Surveyor Manager

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Ensure precise estimation of quantities aligning with validated drawings and approved project scope.
• Calculate reinforcement bar diameters, cutting lengths, quantities, and weights accurately for Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).
• Identify and measure all necessary construction items to produce comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Deliver complete quantity take-offs and estimates punctually as per tender requirements.
• Provide reliable itemized construction rate analyses and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Ensure accuracy in contractor measurement verification, interim billing, and final account evaluations.
• Identify, quantify, and document scope changes timely to manage contract variations effectively.
• Reconcile material usage by comparing theoretical quantities against actual consumption and investigate discrepancies.
• Forecast project costs accurately by estimating remaining quantities and predicting final expenses.
• Maintain thorough and traceable documentation, including drawings, measurement sheets, BBS, BOQs, and commercial records.
• Safeguard commercial interests by avoiding errors like duplicate billing, unsupported quantities, omitted variations, and measurement mistakes.
• Communicate quantity changes and their financial impacts promptly to relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, BOQ development, billing, or commercial project management.
• Proficient in interpreting architectural, structural, civil, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) drawings.
• Practical skills in BBS preparation and calculation of reinforcement steel and concrete quantities.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, measuring techniques, rate analysis, and tender documentation procedures.
• Experienced in contractor billing, site measurements, evaluating variations, and final account preparation.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and AutoCAD for estimation and documentation purposes.
• Familiarity with estimation software, quantity take-off tools, BIM, or Revit is advantageous.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective coordination skills to collaborate with consultants, contractors, site teams, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting rigorous tendering and billing timelines.