ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR

A. Tender & Pre-Contract Works (Main Duties)

-         Assist in pricing tender Bills of Quantities (BQ) for government and private tenders (e.g. JKR, JBA, JPS and other agencies) covering building, civil, road and water infrastructure works.

-         Carry out taking-off of quantities from tender drawings and specifications, and check BQ quantities and descriptions against the drawings.

-         Request, follow up and compile quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors, and prepare quotation comparison tables for use in rate build-up.

-         Prepare unit rate build-ups (labour, materials, plant, wastage, overheads and profit) and maintain the company's rate database and cost records.

-         Check priced BQs before submission: arithmetic, missing or unpriced items, rate consistency across bills, and comparison of the total against the indicative / estimated price.

-         Assist in preparing cost estimates and budgets for Design & Build and conventional tenders, including preliminaries and provisional sums.

-         Prepare and compile tender submission documents (forms of tender, schedules, appendices, company documents and certificates), and keep a tender register of closing dates, site visits and briefings.

B. Post-Contract Works

-         Assist in preparing interim payment claims, variation order claims, site measurements and final account documents.

-         Assist in evaluating and certifying sub-contractor and supplier claims and payments.

-         Assist in procurement: preparing purchase requisitions, sourcing materials and comparing supplier offers.

-         Assist in monitoring project expenditure against budget and preparing cost reports, and attend client / consultant site meetings when required.

C. Documentation & Support

-         Maintain an organised tender and project filing system (hard copy and soft copy), including drawings, BQs, quotations, correspondence and records.

-         Prepare letters, minutes of meetings, summaries and reports as instructed.

-         Take up any other ad-hoc QS tasks assigned by the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Management.

REQUIREMENTS

-         Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

-         2 to 5 years of working experience, preferably in a contractor's QS or tendering department. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; on-the-job training will be provided.

-         Good command of Microsoft Excel (formulas, linking sheets, checking large BQs) and Microsoft Word. Working knowledge of AutoCAD for measurement.

-         Knowledge of measurement software (e.g. CostX, Glodon, Bluebeam), Malaysian standard methods of measurement and JKR / PWD standard forms of contract will be an added advantage.

-         Site working experience will be an added advantage.

-         Careful, accurate and detail-oriented with figures; able to meet tight tender deadlines, including working extra hours near tender closing dates.

-         Able to take instructions, plan own work schedule and work with minimum supervision once trained.

-         Good interpersonal and communication skills. Required languages: English and Bahasa Malaysia; knowledge of local dialects is an added advantage.

-         Possess own transport and a valid driving license, and willing to travel to project sites when required.

Remuneration shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a detailed resume stating career history, qualifications, current and expected salary, contact number, a recent photograph and relevant supporting documents.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

BENEFITS

-         On-the-job training and guidance from a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

-         Exposure to a wide range of government and private tenders and projects.

-         Conducive working environment and the opportunity to prove yourself.

-         Attractive salary package (based on experience).

-         Annual increment, performance bonus, medical benefits and special allowance (subject to company policy and performance).