Trainee Cost Manager

About Gleeds:

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Job Title- Trainee Cost Manager

Location- Mumbai

Job Description:

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), and tender documents for construction projects.

• Support in analyzing project costs, budgets, and schedules to ensure alignment with client requirements.

• Conduct on-site measurements and inspections to verify progress and compliance with specifications.

• Collaborate with senior quantity surveyors to evaluate contractor claims, variations, and valuations.

• Ensure proper documentation is in place, especially with respect to Drawing Register Maintenance.

• Have an insatiable hunger to learn and understand existent practices to enhance skills quickly.

• Read and understand construction drawings and drawing plans.

Roles and responsibilities:

Quantity Take-off using AutoCAD:

• Verify that the drawing layers, scales, and dimensions are appropriately defined.
• Understand the scope of work by reviewing floor plans, sections, and elevations.
• Identify the elements to be measured, such as walls, slabs, columns, and beams.
• Turn on/off relevant layers to isolate specific components for measurement.
• Utilize the MEASUREGEOM command to calculate lengths, areas, and volumes.
• For irregular shapes, use the Boundary (BO) or Polyline (PL) tools to define and measure areas.
• Measure linear features such as walls, beams, and pipes using the Distance (DI) or Polyline Length commands.
• Export the measured areas for further processing in quantity schedules.
• For 3D drawings, use 3D Solids or extract volumes from objects like slabs and footings with the Mass Properties command.
• Add dimensions, notes, and labels to clarify measurements and facilitate cross-referencing.
• Use blocks or dynamic text for consistent labeling.
• Use the Data Extraction feature to export measured quantities (e.g., lengths, areas, volumes) into a spreadsheet.
• Organize the extracted data by material, component type, or location for easier analysis.
• Compare AutoCAD take-off results with manual calculations or BIM models (if available) to ensure accuracy.
• Perform spot checks on complex or critical measurements.
• Finalize the quantity requirements and share for verification with competent authority.
• Document Management

Qualifications:

• Education - B.E/B.Tech- Civil/ Mechanical / Electrical
• 0-1 year of work experience
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills