Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor (Building) reports to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and assists in all costs and contractual issues in Main Contract as well as Sub-Contracts connected to the project.

A summary of the responsibilities of this position are, and not limited to, as follows:

Job Description

Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts.

Involve in preparing regular cost reports including maintenance budget cost controls.

Assist in maintaining good documentation of events at site for variation order / EOT claims.

To work closely with the site storemen to ensure proper documentation of materials control.

Be familiar with the specifications and scope of works at various stages of the project so as to be able to advise the structural, architectural and M&E coordinators on the contracted design requirements.

Assist in the procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers of specified materials.

Attend technical meetings to keep abreast of design development issues and provide cost escalation alerts.

Learn and be adequately briefed on the contractual / legal rights of the Main Contractor in order to advise colleagues at site and the management on any choke points during the project.

Adherence to safety practices in the workplace.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering

Experience: Minimum 1 year of working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities in buildings projects worth at least S$25 million