# Senior Cost Engineer > Weekday AI · Hyderabad, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-28 **Salary:** INR 600,000–800,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Weekday's Client via platform ## Description **This role is for one of the Weekday's clients** **Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 800000 (ie INR 6 - 8 LPA) **Min Experience: 5 years Location: Hyderabad JobType: full-time We are seeking a dependable, detail-driven, and digitally proficient **Senior Costing Engineer** to join our growing real estate projects team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Bill of Quantities preparation, quantity surveying, project cost management, and cost-integrated planning . ## Requirements **Key Responsibilities** **1\. BOQ Preparation & Management** - Prepare detailed, structured, and accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQ) by carefully reading and interpreting architectural, structural, MEP, and finishing drawings - Conduct item-wise quantity take-offs for civil, structural, interior finishing, and MEP works through thorough manual review of drawings and specifications - Maintain and update BOQs throughout the project lifecycle to reflect design revisions, variation orders, and scope changes - Develop granular cost breakdowns inclusive of material, labor, equipment, wastage, and overhead components - Maintain a version-controlled BOQ register and ensure all team members work off the latest approved revision **2\. Digital Quantity Surveying (QS)** - Read and interpret AutoCAD drawings, PDF drawing sets, and BIM model outputs to extract quantities accurately for BOQ preparation - Generate and manage digital BOQs in structured Excel formats linked to drawing revision records, ensuring quantities are updated promptly when designs change - Maintain a **digital rate library** with current market rates for materials, labor, and subcontractors for consistent and fast cost build-ups - Manage all cost documents on cloud-based platforms ensuring version control and real-time team access to the latest BOQ **3\. Cost Estimation & Budgeting** - Prepare pre-tender and pre-construction cost estimates aligned with project scope and approved designs - Build and maintain project cost budgets; continuously track actual vs. estimated costs across all work packages - Conduct rate analysis for new or non-standard BOQ items based on current market rates and material inputs - Assist in value engineering exercises to optimize project costs without compromising design intent or quality - Prepare cost comparisons during design alternatives and material selection stages **4\. Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination** - Evaluate and compare quotations from vendors, subcontractors, and material suppliers for scope coverage, rates, and competitiveness - Verify subcontractor bills, running account (RA) bills, and vendor invoices against BOQ items and certified work done on site - Coordinate with the procurement team for real-time material cost inputs and periodic market rate updates - Identify cost-saving opportunities through scope negotiation and alternate material sourcing **5\. Planning Support & Cost-Schedule Integration** - Prepare and maintain a **cost-loaded schedule** by distributing BOQ items across project activities and milestones - Develop monthly **cash flow projections** and **S-curves** based on BOQ values and project timelines - Track **planned vs. actual quantities** and cost performance on a fortnightly/monthly basis and flag deviations to project leadership - Coordinate with the Site/Planning Engineer to validate progress claims and prepare Running Account (RA) bills accurately - Maintain a **Cost-to-Complete (CTC) tracker** updated against verified construction progress **6\. Reporting & Documentation** - Maintain costing databases, item rate libraries, and historical data for future project benchmarking - Prepare monthly cost reports, CTC statements, and variance analysis reports for project leadership review - Support the project team during client billing, cash flow planning, and contract administration - Maintain structured digital filing of all BOQ versions, cost reports, and rate analyses **Required Qualifications** **Education**B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory); PG in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent preferred **Experience**5–8 years specifically in BOQ creation, cost estimation, and QS for **residential and commercial real estate projects** **Software (Mandatory)**Advanced MS Excel, AutoCAD (drawing reading and interpretation) **Software (Preferred)**Bluebeam Revu (drawing annotation and review); MS Project or Primavera for cost-loaded scheduling; Autodesk Revit / Navisworks for BIM model review **Domain Knowledge**RCC framing, masonry, plastering, tiling, MEP systems, high-rise and villa construction methods **Other Tools**ERP / project management software exposure is an added advantage **Key Competencies** - High accuracy and attention to detail in drawing interpretation, quantity take-off, and rate analysis - Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings independently - Ability to manage multiple project costings simultaneously without supervision - Good vendor communication and negotiation skills - Proactive in identifying and flagging cost risks, overruns, or scope deviations to the project team - Digitally driven — comfortable working in a structured, digital documentation environment - Strong version management and documentation discipline **Good to have Skills** Bill of quantities preparation Quantity Suarveying Project cost management cost integrated planning ## Apply [Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/9987A9013F/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)