BOQ Engineer at MHFAIndia · Chennai · 4 - 10 years · ₹3L - ₹7L / yr · Profitable · Posted 19 Oct 2024

Dues & Responsibilies:
Gathers, Analyses, conclude projects requirements, design drawings, specificaons, etc.to prepare
BOQs, Cost Esmates
Idenfy and quanfy cost factors, such as producon me, materials, and labor expenses, etc.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and Sub-contractors
Can do Value Engineering / Alternaves Cosng
Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate pares
wide knowledge and experience working in different construcon projects esmang labor cost, me
and construcon materials from local and internaonal markets (including MEP, Civil, Architectural
works)
Prepare BOQ (Bill of quanes) includes all project items descripons, preambles, pricing of items
Preparaon of B.O.Q template in the required format (familiar with Uniformat or Master Format)
Prepare Project specificaons in the required format.
Contract management
In-depth knowledge and experience in M.O.M (method of measurements).
Prepare the esmated project B.O.Q.
Recommend acceptance, provide advice, and recommend revisions to specificaon documents.
Represent the Specificaon Unit and parcipate on commiees related to specificaon document
development.
In-depth experience in construcon (not oil and gas, not industrial)
Reviews drawings and other project informaon to write and edit specificaons for projects and
coordinates compliance with project requirements, instuonal guidelines, technical condions,
acceptable standards, and exisng laws, rules, regulaons, and codes.
Understands the project design requirements and translates those requirements into materials,
methods, equipment, procedures, installaon, and cerficaon tesng necessary to provide the
narrave descripons which are used to in the tender documents / contract documents
Job Requirements
Skills & Qualificaons:
A Bachelor degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (A must)
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the same posion (as Quanty surveyor, Esmaon Engineer,
Specifier)
Ability to use Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel).
Very good in English (able to write technical specificaons/ and BOQ in English)

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1. Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer / Quality Surveyor to manage procurement coordination, estimation, cost projections and site supervision for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) projects. The candidate must be willing to travel to various project sites as required and coordinate closely with the Procurement Manager and Director – Unique MRO to ensure efficient project execution, cost control and timely delivery.
2. Key Responsibilities
Procurement and Material Management
- Coordinate the procurement of civil construction materials, tools, equipment and services required for MRO projects.
- Identify and coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations.
- Prepare material requisitions, compare quotations and support vendor negotiations.
- Monitor material availability, delivery schedules, quality and consumption at project sites.
- Ensure procurement activities are aligned with project budgets and timelines.
Estimation and Cost Projection
- Prepare BOQs, cost estimates, quantity calculations and project cost projections.
- Conduct rate analysis and assist in evaluating additional work and variations.
- Track project expenditure against approved estimates and budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and minimise material wastage and unnecessary expenditure.
- Verify measurements, quantities executed and supporting documents for billing.
Site inspection
- Inspection of civil maintenance, repair and related MRO activities at industrial project sites.
- Monitor work progress, manpower deployment, material utilisation and project timelines.
- Ensure work is carried out according to approved drawings, technical specifications and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, contractors, vendors and client representatives.
- Identify execution challenges and escalate delays, cost overruns and technical issues to the reporting managers.
Quality, Safety and Documentation
- Monitor the quality of materials and workmanship.
- Ensure compliance with applicable site safety procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
- Maintain measurement sheets, inspection records, procurement documents and daily progress reports.
- Submit regular updates on project progress, procurement status, cost variations and pending activities.
Travel and Coordination
- Be willing to travel to different job locations as required for site inspections, procurement coordination and project supervision.
- Visit vendors, suppliers and project sites to assess requirements and resolve operational issues.
- Coordinate regularly with the Procurement Manager and Director – Unique MRO on priorities, progress and critical decisions.
3. Educational Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
4. Experience and Skills
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in MRO, industrial maintenance, civil construction or related projects.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, estimation, cost projection and site supervision.
- Experience in BOQ preparation, quantity surveying, vendor coordination and material management.
- Ability to interpret civil drawings and technical specifications.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and project documentation.
- Strong negotiation, planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely procurement and availability of required materials.
- Accuracy of estimates, BOQs and cost projections.
- Effective cost control and reduction of material wastage.
- Timely execution and completion of assigned MRO activities.
- Accuracy of site measurements and billing verification.
- Quality compliance and closure of site observations.
- Timely reporting and coordination with the Procurement Manager and Director – Unique MRO.
6. Compensation and Joining
- Monthly Salary: ₹45000- ₹50,000 per month
- Expected Date of Joining: 2nd November 2026
- Travel Requirement: Must be willing to travel to project sites as required.
- Reporting Structure: P&L head Unique MRO.
Job Description:
The Billing Engineer is responsible for preparing, verifying, and processing all billing related to construction projects. This includes client billing, subcontractor billing, material reconciliation, and cost tracking. The role requires close coordination with the project management team, site engineers, quantity surveyors, procurement, and accounts departments to ensure timely and accurate financial documentation.
- Key Responsibilities:Preparation of Client Bills:
- Measure and verify quantities executed on-site.
- Prepare Running Account (RA) bills and final bills as per contract terms.
- Coordinate with clients/consultants for bill approval.
- Subcontractor Billing:
- Validate subcontractor invoices against actual work done.
- Maintain records of work orders, agreements, and payment terms.
- Quantity and Cost Verification:
- Cross-check quantities from drawings and site execution.
- Reconcile materials received, used, and stored.
- Rate Analysis:
- Support rate analysis for extra/deviated items.
- Ensure billing is as per BOQ (Bill of Quantities), DSR (Daily Schedule of Rates), or agreed rates.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate billing logs, payment records, and reports.
- Assist in monthly project cost reports and billing summaries.
- Coordination:
- Liaise with site engineers, project managers, accounts, and procurement for billing data.
- Communicate with clients and consultants regarding clarifications and approvals.
- Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 5+7 years of experience in billing/quantity surveying in construction.
- Bachelor’s or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Skills Required:Strong knowledge of civil construction practices and contract management.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD.
- Ability to read technical drawings and calculate quantities.
- Good understanding of BOQ, rate analysis, and work order processes.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.






