Location : Ludhiana | Exp. 5-10 Years | Salary : 6,00,000-8,00,000 INR Per Annum
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Billing Engineer – Civil
Department: Projects /Civil Engineering
Location: Ludhiana
Reports To: Project Manager / Head – QS C Billing
Position Summary:
The Quantity Surveyor / Billing Engineer is responsible for end-to-end quantity surveying,
estimation, and billing management for real estate and infrastructure projects. This role involves
cost planning, quantity verification, contractor and client billing, budget monitoring, and cost
reporting. The position requires close coordination with design, procurement, and execution
teams to ensure financial accuracy, contractual compliance, and cost efficiency across all
project stages.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Estimation s Cost Planning
Prepare detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates from architectural,
structural, and MEP drawings.
Conduct rate analysis based on market rates, CPWD norms, and project-specific
conditions.
Support budget formulation, cost optimization studies, and value engineering
exercises.
Evaluate design revisions, scope changes, and their cost impacts on overall project
budgets.
Assist in preparation of tender documents, technical specifications, and cost
comparisons for bidding purposes.
2. Billing s Measurement
Prepare, verify, and certify contractor, subcontractor, and client bills based on work
progress and executed quantities.
Maintain and validate Joint Measurement Sheets (JMS) and ensure accuracy with site
data and drawings.
Track running account (RA) bills, material reconciliation, and work certification in
coordination with site engineers.
Ensure timely submission and certification of bills to support cash flow management.
Manage final billing and project closure documentation including reconciliation and
close-out reports.
3. Cost Control s Financial Monitoring
Monitor project cost performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
Identify cost deviations, prepare variance reports, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain updated records of change orders, variations, and additional works for
financial control.
Support procurement teams in rate negotiation and work order finalization through
accurate cost inputs.
Generate monthly cost reports, S-curves, and expenditure forecasts for management
review.
4. Documentation s Coordination
Maintain all contractual records, including drawings, correspondence, amendments,
and billing registers.
Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, and accounts teams for
billing approvals.
Prepare MIS reports covering billing status, financial utilization, and projected cash
flow.
Support audit requirements, ensuring completeness and accuracy of cost-related
documentation.
Participate in project review meetings and contribute to cost-related discussions.
5. Quality, Compliance s Process Improvement
Ensure all quantity and billing processes comply with IS codes, contract terms, and
company procedures.
Participate in internal/external audits, providing necessary documentation and
clarifications.
Drive process improvements in estimation, cost tracking, and documentation
practices.
Promote digital tools adoption for automated quantity take-offs and billing
management.
Support the implementation of ERP systems for integrated project cost control.
Skills s Competencies:
Strong knowledge of building construction methods, finishing works, and project
execution sequencing.
Expertise in quantity surveying, estimation, billing, and cost control for real estate
projects.
Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and estimation/billing software such as Candy,
CostX, Primavera, or MS Project.
High level of numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
Effective coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to handle multiple projects/sites and manage tight billing cycles.
Sound understanding of contract management, variation claims, and commercial
documentation.
Qualifications s Experience:
Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
Experience: 5–10 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and Billing within
real estate, infrastructure, or mixed-use development projects.
Preferred Exposure: Projects involving high-rise buildings, integrated townships,
commercial complexes, or institutional developments.
Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Accuracy of estimation and billing vs. actual project costs.
Timeliness and correctness of contractor and client billing.
Percentage of cost overruns prevented or mitigated.
Quality and completeness of documentation and MIS reports.
Compliance with contractual and audit requirements.