High Salary : Planning and QS Engineer

Job Description : Planning / QS Engineer

About The Role :

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.

Location : Gattahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka.

About Us :

MEICON is a cutting-edge construction & Project management firm specializing in infrastructure development. Our team of professionals has extensive experience in civil and electrical work functions, including Estimation, Design, Planning and Scheduling, Project management, Contract, Quality, Operations and Maintenance management.

Skills and Responsibilities :

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

Requirements and Qualifications :