Sr. QS Engineer

Job Summary

Kool Home Builders is looking for a Quantity Surveyor for Kochi location. Position: Quantity Surveyor. Company: Kool Home Builders. Location: Kochi.

Responsibilities

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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Location: Kochi

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation for civil and structural works

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.

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