Assistant Manager-Planning & Billing

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a France based company specializing in testing, inspection, and certification services. Founded in 1828, they offer a wide range of services across various sectors, including Building and Infrastructure, Industry, Marine, and Consumer products. Their mission is to help clients improve their performance and ensure safety, quality, and environmental protection. Bureau Veritas has a vast global network with over 84,000 employees in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories worldwide and serve clients in over 140 countries. Bureau Veritas began its operations in India in 1971, with its Head Office located in Mumbai. Today, the company has expanded to over 37 branches across the country.

For more information visit: www.bureauveritas.com

Job Title: Assistant Manager -Planning & Billing Manager

Entity: Bureau Veritas India Pvt Ltd (BVIL)

Location: Bangalore

Reports to (job): Manager – B&I – Bangalore

 

 

 

Ø Purpose of Position

• The job incumbent is responsible for providing Planning, Scheduling, Project Controls, and Billing / Cost Monitoring services for Highrise Building Projects under Project Management Consultancy (PMC) scope.
• Responsible for development, monitoring, and reporting of project schedules, progress, quantities, and billing status.
• Acts as a key support function to the Project Manager in time, cost, billing certification, and change management.
• Coordinates with Client, contractors, consultants, and PMC teams to ensure timely progress reporting, accurate billing, and cost control.
• Carries out tasks independently while supporting PMC leadership in achieving time and cost objectives of the project.

• Major Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain baseline project schedules, master programs, and milestone charts for Highrise Building Projects.
• Review and recommend approval of contractor construction schedules, recovery programs, and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Conduct critical path analysis, delay analysis, and EOT support.
• Coordinate with site teams for accurate progress measurement and quantity verification.
• Review, certify, and recommend Running Account (RA) bills, final bills, and reconciliation statements.
• Verify contractor quantities with respect to approved drawings, BOQs, and measurement records.
• Monitor project cash flow, cost trends, and billing status and highlight deviations.
• Assist Project Manager in variation evaluation, change management, and claims review.
• Prepare and maintain planning dashboards, S-curves, histograms, and cost reports.
• Coordinate billing and planning inputs for client reports and project review meetings.
• Support handover, final account closure, and documentation related to billing and planning.

Ø Roles & Responsibilities for HSE

• Must comply with the PMC / Company Cardinal Safety Rules in all situations.                                                                                     
• Ensure planning and billing activities are aligned with safe construction sequencing and site safety requirements.
• Consider HSE constraints while preparing construction schedules and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure billing is aligned with approved and safe work execution.
• Take care of own health and safety as well as that of colleagues during site and office activities.
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions observed during site visits or progress assessments.
• Promote continuous improvement in HSE practices linked to planning and execution.

• Criteria for Performance Evaluation (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of project schedules, progress reports, and billing certifications.
• Timely preparation and submission of RA bills, cost reports, and planning updates.
• Effective identification and reporting of schedule delays, cost overruns, and risks.
• Quality of quantity verification, billing recommendations, and final account closure.
• Support to Project Manager in achieving project milestones within approved budgets.
• Compliance with PMC systems, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Effective coordination with contractors, consultants, and internal PMC teams.
• Adherence to Company HSE and ethical guidelines.

• Qualification and Experience

General:

• Graduate Engineer BE/ B.Tech (Civil) with min.8 years of relevant experience in Highrise Building Project.
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Planning & Billing / Project Controls for Highrise Building Projects.
• Prior experience in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) role is mandatory.
• Experience in managing large-scale residential high-rise projects preferred

Technical:

•  Strong knowledge of project planning and billing processes in PMC environment
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 / MS Project and billing systems.
• Good understanding of BOQs, measurements, rate analysis, and contract conditions.
• Experience in EOT, variation evaluation, claims support, and cost reporting is desirable.

• Skills & Qualities:

• Good communication skills verbal, writing and presentation.
• Expertise in PMC planning, billing, and cost control for Highrise Building Projects.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Proficient in project planning, risk management, and cost control from a PMC perspective.
• Proficient in schedule analysis, quantity verification, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently while supporting Project Management teams effectively.

  The Job Description is subject to change from time to time, as per the requirements 

     of the Company and the competencies / qualifications you may acquire in future.