Planning and QS Engineer

Description

• Evaluate and recommend PM, For contractor interim payments(If any) based on work progress, including measurement verification, variation, non-tender items, day works, and material deliveries with detailed reconciliation of client-supplied materials.
• Evaluate and review all bids, including vendor/contractor performance evaluations and deliverables.
• Train and guide junior team members to successfully accomplish their tasks.
• Evaluate and process change orders, contractor claims, and non-tender items, securing project manager’s approval.
• Actively manage Programme, Procurement, Contract, Design and construction activities to meet scheduled Milestones & targets.
• Develop, maintain and analyze various design, procurement, and construction strategies to optimize time, cost, and quality.
• Conduct value engineering analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality or functionality.
• Manage change requests and variations, assessing their impact on costs and timelines, and providing recommendations based on implications to Project manager.
• Ensuring that health and safety policies are strictly adhered to.
• Evaluate and Report PM on risk assessments to identify potential cost impacts and develop contingency plans for effective mitigation.
• Develop procurement & contracting schedules, factoring in long lead times & progression.
• Collaborate with the team and the Project Manager for the successful delivery of the project.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for all design packages, including but not limited to architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, HVAC, Etc.
• Preparation and monitoring of weekly/Bi-weekly/monthly progress reports tracker and revised schedules as required.
• Assist Project Manager in issuing delay alerts and proposing recovery schedules, ensuring compliance with project timelines, budget, and quality objectives.
• Assist the Project Manager and Provide technical advice as required to resolve site issues.
• Evaluate, verify, and certify contractor payment bills at the site level prior to submission to PM & Client, ensuring accurate, compliance and completeness.
• Recommend selected vendors/sub-contractors to the Project manager with a summary of the tendering process for approval.
• Establish and maintain standard payment procedures with the contractor, including processes, payment T&C, periods, and valuation, in consultation with the project manager.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including but not limited to : MIS reports, progress status, cash flow reports, cost reports, maintained registers/records, labor deployment reports, Men-material & machinery inventories, Test reports/manuals, progress photographs, Site order book and Etc.
• Review consultant bid drawings and specifications for compliance and completeness.
• Develop and maintain the project Schedule (Baseline Master, etc.), and securing Project managers approval,
• Track, Review & Report project cost variances between planned and actual expenditures and forecast the financial impact of project changes.
• Manage the handling of defective items, including returns, repairs, and replacements.
• Advise on procurement strategies and selection of contractors and suppliers.
• Facilitate and Ensure timely communication of information between subcontractors and internal departments to ensure coordination and project efficiency.
• Preparing reports and logging activities & progress.
• Monitor, review, and report on the contractor's construction program, ensure accurate tracking and report any deviations to the project manager.

Requirements

MEICON is adding a Planning/QS Engineer with specialization in Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering to our fast-growing team. As a Planning/QS Engineer, the individual will be part of an ever-growing organization executing Highrise Residential Projects in India & has enormous potential for career growth.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Experience in planning,QS, billing, reconciliation & reporting.
• 6-10 years’ working experience.
• Bachelor's degree in construction, management, or engineering.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance