Quantity Surveyor / QS Engineer

Location: Kochi,Kerala,India

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 • Proficiency in both spoken & written and English is required.

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