Primary Responsibilities as a Quantity Surveyor
❖ Quantity Take-offs & BOQ Preparation
• Able to perform detailed quantity take-offs for residential and commercial buildings, including villas and
apartment blocks, based on architectural and structural drawings.
• Able to prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) using Excel and AutoCAD, with a strong understanding of
industry-standard measurement methods and cost breakdown structures.
❖ Cost Estimation & Budget Preparation
• Able to develop cost estimates for civil and architectural works by analyzing project requirements and
market rates.
• Skilled in applying Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) to support
accurate budgeting and cost planning.
❖ Client Billing & Interim Payment Applications
• Able to prepare and submit client billing statements based on executed quantities and contract conditions.
• Experienced in preparing Interim Payment Applications (IPAs) and progress-based billing in line with
contractual milestones and approved drawings.
❖ Subcontractor Billing & Payment Certification
• Able to verify subcontractor invoices through joint measurements, rate validations, and scope compliance.
• Assisted in maintaining running bills and certifying payments with transparent documentation and tracking.
❖ Tendering & Procurement Support
• Supported tendering by preparing material take-offs, conducting rate analysis, and preparing comparative
statements.
• Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure technical compliance and cost-effective vendor selection.
❖ Cost Control & Value Engineering
• Involved in monitoring project costs, identifying variances, and suggesting corrective actions.
• Contributed to value engineering by evaluating alternative materials and construction methods for cost
efficiency.
❖ Documentation Planning Coordination & Micro Scheduling
• Coordinated with planning teams to align cost reporting with project schedules.
• Supported micro-planning and resource allocation to optimize labor and material utilization.
❖ Reporting & Documentation
• Able to prepare cost and progress reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) covering physical progress, labor
deployment, and material usage.
• Maintained billing logs, variation registers, and material reconciliation records as per standard project
reporting formats.
❖ Stakeholder Communication
• Effectively coordinated with site teams, consultants, and internal departments to support cost-related
decision-making.
• Participated in progress meetings and contributed to commercial and planning discussions with clear and
accurate documentation.