BOQ / Quantity Surveyor & Construction Estimator Needed for Luxury Classical Villa - Contract to Hire

I am looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Construction Estimator to prepare a complete BOQ and quantity takeoff for a luxury classical villa project.

Project Details

Luxury Classical Style Villa

Plot Area: Approximately 12 Acres

Built-up Area:
• Ground Floor: Approximately 11,000 sq.ft.
• First Floor: Approximately 11,000 sq.ft.
• Rooftop Level with Home Theater and Terrace Garden

Available Documents:
• RCC Structural Design
• Architectural Floor Plans
• 3D Model
• Compound Wall around the entire site perimeter

Scope of Work

Prepare a detailed BOQ and quantity takeoff covering all major construction items, including:
• Earthwork
• Excavation
• PCC
• RCC
• Reinforcement Steel
• Formwork
• Masonry
• Plaster
• Waterproofing
• Flooring
• Stone Works
• Doors and Windows
• Finishes
• Roofing and Terrace Works
• Compound Wall
• External Development
• Other major civil items required for accurate estimation

If material procurement quantities or material schedules are part of your workflow, please include them.

Deliverables
• Detailed BOQ in Excel
• Quantity Takeoff Sheets
• Calculation Sheets
• Measurement References linked to drawings
• Editable source files
• Documented assumptions
• Revision support for minor drawing updates

Knowledge Transfer

This project is important because I also want to understand the estimation process.

The selected freelancer should:
• Explain the quantity calculation methodology.
• Walk me through the BOQ during one or two online meetings.
• Answer reasonable technical questions about the calculations.
• Explain how the final quantities were derived from the drawings.

Preferred Qualifications
• Civil Engineer or Quantity Surveyor
• Experience with luxury residential projects
• Strong knowledge of RCC and architectural quantity takeoffs
• Excellent Excel skills
• Clear communication of calculations

When Applying, Please Include

1. Similar BOQ or estimation projects you have completed.

2. The software you use for quantity takeoff.

3. Estimated turnaround time.

4. Your fixed price for this scope.

5. A sample BOQ with confidential information removed.

Project drawings, models, and all supporting documents will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview. Additional project details and requirements will also be discussed at that time.