A Quantity Surveyor (QS) in construction acts as a financial and contractual manager, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on time. Key responsibilities include cost estimation, preparing tender documents, managing contracts, valuing completed work, and managing subcontractor costs. They work from project conception to completion.
Core QS Job Scope
- Pre-Contract Stage:
- Feasibility Studies & Estimates: Preparing preliminary cost estimates to determine project feasibility.
- Quantity Takeoff: Analyzing construction plans to calculate material, labor, and equipment quantities.
- Tendering & Procurement: Preparing Bill of Quantities (BQ), contract documents, and managing the bidding process to select contractors.
