Manager- Planning & Billing (Highways)

Job Title:

Manager – Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Department:

Contracts & Cost Control

Location:

Corporate Office – Perumbavoor, Kochi, Kerala

Experience Required:

8–15 years in Quantity Surveying, with core experience in highway and infrastructure projects

Qualification:

B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil Engineering

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Manager – Quantity Surveyor (QS) to be based at our Corporate Office in Perumbavoor, Kochi. The candidate will oversee and support quantity surveying activities across multiple projects, focusing on cost control, contract administration, tendering, billing validation, and commercial support to the site teams.

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Key Responsibilities:

Review and validate site measurements, contractor & subcontractor bills submitted from project sites

Prepare and verify work orders, rate analysis, and cost estimates for upcoming and ongoing projects

Analyze and track budget vs. actual costs for various highway and infrastructure projects

Support tendering and procurement processes by preparing BOQs, cost estimates, and rate comparisons

Review and analyze client contracts, subcontractor agreements, and commercial terms

Monitor and manage project cost control, cash flow projections, and periodic financial reports

Coordinate with project teams for monthly billing, certification, and reconciliation

Assist in preparation of claims, variations, and escalation documentation

Liaise with internal departments (Project, Finance, Procurement) to ensure seamless flow of commercial information

Maintain a centralized project cost database for benchmarking and reporting

Provide commercial and contractual support to project managers during project execution

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Desired Skills:

Strong knowledge in highway and infrastructure costing (IRC, MoRTH standards)

Good understanding of contractual and commercial terms (FIDIC preferred)

Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and QS-related software tools (like Candy, Primavera, etc.)

Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Leadership and team coordination abilities

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Preferred Candidate Profile:

Previous corporate-level experience supporting multiple project sites

Ability to travel to project locations when required

Familiarity with local statutory requirements and government tendering processes

Based in or willing to relocate to Perumbavoor/Kochi region

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• highway and infrastructure projects: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person