About This Role
This role involves managing the commercial and contractual aspects of civil construction projects for a leading power and energy company. The successful candidate will handle cost estimation, quantity take-offs, budget monitoring, payment valuations, variation assessments, and final accounts.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for civil construction works
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope and quantity requirements
- Monitor project costs and ensure expenditure remains within approved budgets
- Prepare interim payment applications, progress valuations, and payment certificates
- Evaluate subcontractor quotations, payment claims, and variation orders
- Measure and verify completed civil works, including earthworks, foundations, concrete, reinforcement, formwork, masonry, and finishing works
- Prepare and assess variations, claims, and additional works in accordance with contract conditions
- Assist in tender preparation, bid evaluations, procurement, and subcontractor negotiations
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, measurements, payments, and contractual correspondence
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, clients, and subcontractors on commercial matters
- Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial progress reports
- Assist in the preparation and settlement of final accounts
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value engineering solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, higher diploma, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in civil construction projects
- Good knowledge of civil construction methods, measurement procedures, and cost estimation
- Experience in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, interim valuations, variation claims, and final accounts
- Familiarity with construction contracts, including FIDIC, is an advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, and quantity surveying software
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contractual documents
- Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
About the Company
This company is a leading power and energy company in Sri Lanka.
