Quantity Surveyor Civil Construction – Career Growth India in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a mid-to-senior level QS role on a named commercial hotel project, which offers strong portfolio value — hospitality construction is a competitive niche in India's booming infrastructure sector. Working on a landmark project like a Daspalla hotel can be a meaningful credential.
Skills developed in this role are highly transferable and in demand across GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), Southeast Asia, and the UK construction market — all of which actively recruit Indian QS professionals:
- BOQ preparation and rate analysis for complex commercial builds
- Subcontractor and client billing management
- Material reconciliation and cost forecasting
- Variation order handling and commercial negotiations
Compensation context: No salary is disclosed. For a 5+ year QS Engineer in Andhra Pradesh, market rates typically range from ₹5–10 LPA depending on employer type. GCC-based roles for equivalent profiles can command 3–5x more. This role could serve as a stepping stone to international QS careers.
Green flags: Clearly scoped responsibilities, exposure to multi-discipline coordination (civil, MEP, structural), and involvement in a full project lifecycle from estimation to billing.
Watch for: No mention of PTO, benefits, or salary — negotiate carefully. Site-based roles can involve long hours, especially near project milestones.
Project: Commercial Hotel Construction Project
Location: Vijayawada / Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Site: Daspalla Project Site
Experience: 5+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time, Site-based
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / QS Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in civil/building construction to join the project team for a commercial hotel construction project in Vijayawada/Amaravati.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in quantity estimation, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, measurement, subcontractor billing, client billing, material reconciliation and cost control.
Candidates with experience in commercial buildings, hotels, high-rise buildings or large-scale building projects will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and review BOQs, quantity take-offs and estimates for civil and finishing works.
- Prepare detailed quantity calculations from architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
- Conduct regular site measurements and maintain accurate measurement records.
- Prepare and verify contractor/subcontractor bills based on actual site measurements.
- Review subcontractor RA bills, work orders, measurements and supporting documents.
- Prepare client bills / RA bills and ensure timely submission.
- Carry out rate analysis for various civil, structural and finishing items.
- Monitor project quantities against the BOQ and identify variations.
- Prepare and maintain variation statements, extra items and deviation statements.
- Track project costs and assist in maintaining effective cost control.
- Reconcile quantities of key materials such as cement, steel, concrete and other construction materials.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Site Engineers, Planning Team, Purchase Team, Accounts Team and subcontractors.
- Check drawings and specifications to identify quantity/cost implications before execution.
- Maintain proper documentation of measurements, bills, work orders, quotations and quantity records.
- Assist in preparing project cost forecasts and quantity/progress reports.
- Support commercial negotiations with subcontractors and vendors when required.
- Ensure that all billing and measurement documentation is accurate and submitted within project timelines.
- 5+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor / QS Engineer in civil/building construction.
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, measurements and billing.
- Good understanding of civil construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience in subcontractor billing and client billing.
- Strong knowledge of rate analysis and cost estimation.
- Experience handling variation orders, extra items and reconciliation statements.
- Good knowledge of Excel and quantity/billing-related software.
- Ability to independently handle QS activities at a project site.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Good coordination and communication skills.
Candidates with experience in the following types of projects will be preferred:
- Hotels / Hospitality Projects
- Commercial Buildings
- High-rise Buildings
- Residential & Commercial Complexes
- Large-scale Civil Construction Projects
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