QA Assistant (Estimation & Auditing)

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Assistant to join our team supporting the Quality Assurance Lead in reviewing and auditing construction estimates for US-based projects. This role involves working closely with the Lahore estimation team to ensure accuracy and completeness of bid packages for our Houston, Texas general contracting operations. The successful candidate will assist in verifying material take-offs against civil plans, auditing formulas, and organizing tender documents to maintain high-quality standards before submission to clients. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Wapda Town Phase 1, Lahore, with night shift hours that vary seasonally.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist QA Lead in Auditing: Support the QA Lead by performing routine quality checks on earthwork, sitework, and general contracting material take-offs to ensure accuracy.

- Document & Drawing Verification: Cross-check completed estimates against civil drawings, addenda, and specifications to confirm that no sheets or scope items are overlooked.

- Formula & Sheet Auditing: Review Excel sheets and Planswift take-off files for broken formulas, incorrect scale inputs, missing unit prices, and typographical errors.

- Subcontractor Quote Tabulation: Help gather, organize, and compare subcontractor and vendor bids against estimator take-off sheets for thorough QA review.

- Checklist Maintenance: Maintain logs of bid submittals using standardized internal QA/QC checklists to verify that all required documentation is complete.

- Discrepancy Logging: Record initial audit findings, scope discrepancies, and redlines in the QA tracking sheet and report these directly to the QA Lead for further action.

Required Qualifications

- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in civil quantity surveying, estimation assistance, or QA auditing, preferably with exposure to US civil/sitework estimation.

- Proficiency in MS Excel (including vlookups, basic formulas, and formatting), Planswift or Bluebeam PDF markup software, and general MS Office applications.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to quickly identify numerical discrepancies, scaling errors, and missing data points.

- Good written and verbal English communication skills to facilitate smooth collaboration during night-shift operations.

- Bachelor’s degree or DAE in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates with prior experience working on US-based construction projects will be highly valued. The position offers a competitive salary of up to 200,000 PKR per month, depending on experience. Additional benefits include a fuel allowance, health insurance, and an annual performance bonus. There are also opportunities for professional growth within the company.

This role requires in-person attendance during night shifts, which run from 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM in summer and 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM in winter. If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for quality assurance in construction estimation, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic work environment.