Quantity Surveyor, Chennai

Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor (QS) shall support the PMC Team Leader (Engineer / Employer's Representative) and the Resident Engineer (RE) in all aspects of commercial management, contract administration, cost control, and payment certification under FIDIC Conditions of Contract (1999 Red and/or Yellow Books) .The QS will be responsible for ensuring accurate measurement of works, fair valuation of payments, assessment of variations and claims , and maintenance of robust financial control in accordance with the Contract, Employer's Requirements, and IFI guidelines. Key Responsibilities 1. Contract&Commercial Administration (FIDIC) Support the PMC Team Leader and RE in administering the Contract under FIDIC Gold Book (DBO Contract)/ Red Book / Yellow Book . Assist in interpretation of Contract clauses related to: Measurement Valuation Variations Claims and EOT cost impacts. Maintain contract records related to quantities, prices, and financial status.2. Measurement&Interim Payment Certification Review and verify: Contractor's measurement sheets Monthly Interim RA Bills Perform independent measurement of completed works in coordination with site engineers and inspectors. Prepare recommendations for Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) in support of the Employer's Representative / Engineer.Track advance payments, recoveries, and retention money. 3. Variations, Claims&Cost Control Assist in evaluation of: Variations and change orders Cost components of EOT claims Prolongation and disruption claims. Prepare cost estimates and assessments for: Employer's Representative / Engineer‑initiated variations Employer‑requested changes. Support RE and Team Leader during negotiations and claim determinations.4. Budget Monitoring&Financial Reporting Monitor project costs against the approved contract price and budget. Maintain: Cost control registers Variation logs Claim status summaries. Prepare commercial inputs for: Monthly progress reports IFI / Donor reports Project cash flow forecasts. 5. Contract Close‑Out&Final Accounts Support preparation and verification of: Final measurements Final Account statements Settlement of claims. Assist in commercial close‑out during: Taking‑Over Defects Notification Period (DNP). Qualifications&Experience Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying . Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management / Contracts (desirable). Professional Experience Minimum 15 years of professional experience. At least 10 years in quantity surveying and commercial management of:Large water infrastructure projects Water Treatment Plants≥ 200 MLD capacity Desalination / SWRO projects (desirable). Contract&Donor Experience Proven hands‑on experience with: FIDIC Gold Book , Red Book and/or Yellow Book contracts. Mandatory experience in international financing institution (IFI)‑funded projects , such as: ADB JICA World Bank KfW. Additional Skills Strong understanding of measurement methods for civil, mechanical, and E&M works. Experience in evaluation of claims and variations. Proficiency in MS Excel and standard QS tools. Strong coordination and communication skills. Tamil language proficiency preferred . Ability to work closely with site teams and multicultural stakeholders. Reporting Relationship Reports functionally to the PMC Team Leader / Employer's Representative / Engineer .Works in close coordination with the Resident Engineer , discipline engineers, and site supervision team. Interested candidates can share their CVs at '[HIDDEN TEXT]'