Quantity Surveyor & Billing Engineer

QUANTITY SURVEYOR & BILLING ENGINEER - BUILDING WORKS

Job Description

The Senior Quantity Surveyor / Billing Engineer with minimum requirement of 6+ years in Building Works is responsible for ensuring precise quantity estimation, accurate billing, and efficient management of all aspects of quantity surveying and subcontractor billing for building works. This role demands in-depth technical knowledge of construction processes, proficiency in cost analysis, and a keen eye for detail to ensure timely and accurate reporting, documentation, and reconciliation of materials and works.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quantity Surveying & Estimation:

- Prepare and verify quantity estimates for building works based on detailed drawings and specifications.

- Conduct accurate measurements and prepare measurement sheets (MS) for ongoing and completed works.

- Create detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, including structural, architectural, and MEP works.

2. Billing & Payment:

- Prepare, verify, and certify subcontractor and client bills as per contract terms.

- Ensure timely preparation and submission of Running Account (RA) bills and final bills.

- Collaborate with project teams to verify joint measurements of works before billing.

3. Material Reconciliation:

- Perform material reconciliation to ensure proper utilization and accounting for project materials, including cement, steel, and other key resources.

- Cross-check materials issued with materials consumed to identify and report variances.

4. Subcontractor Management:

- Evaluate subcontractor bills, including verification of quantities and rates.

- Compare subcontractor rates and perform rate analysis to ensure cost-effectiveness.

- Negotiate rates with subcontractors and vendors to maintain project budgets.

5. Rate Analysis & Costing:

- Perform detailed rate analysis for various construction activities based on standard practices and market conditions.

- Develop and maintain databases of labor, material, and equipment costs for accurate estimation.

6. Technical Proficiency:

- Review, interpret, and work with complex architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to ensure accurate estimations and billings.

- Prepare and review Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) and perform steel calculations with precision.

- Utilize AutoCAD proficiently for drawing interpretation, quantity take-offs, and BBS preparation.

7. Coordination & Reporting:

- Liaise with project teams, consultants, and clients to ensure alignment on billing and quantity-related aspects.

- Generate and submit periodic reports, including quantity reconciliations, work progress updates, and cost variance analyses.

8. Compliance & Documentation:

- Maintain meticulous records of all billing-related documents, including measurement sheets, work orders, and reconciliation statements.

- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, project specifications, and relevant industry standards.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

- Measurement & Quantity Estimation: Expertise in taking off quantities, preparing measurement sheets, and rate analysis.

- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and quantity surveying software/tools.

- Bar Bending Schedule (BBS): Proven experience in preparing and reviewing accurate BBS and performing steel calculations.

- Drawings Interpretation: Ability to read and understand complex architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.

- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in billing, material reconciliation, and cost analysis.

- Negotiation: Strong skills in subcontractor rate negotiation and finalization.

- Communication: Clear and concise communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues in billing and resolve them efficiently.

Educational Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related fields.

- Certification in Quantity Surveying or relevant professional training is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1. Accuracy in quantity take-offs, BBS preparation, and subcontractor billing.

2. Timely submission of RA bills and material reconciliations.

3. Effective cost-saving through rate analysis and subcontractor negotiation.

4. Minimal discrepancies in joint measurements and final bills.

5. Compliance with project timelines and budgets.