Quantity Surveyor

Company Overview

GCE C&S Pte Ltd specializes in quantity surveying, contract administration, and cost control for manufacturing, fabrication, and supply contracts, supporting projects from tender to final account settlement.

Job Summary

You will manage quantity surveying, cost control, contract administration, and contract management for manufacturing and supply contracts, ensuring accurate scope, costs, payments, and contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contract conditions to identify scope, quantities, commercial risks, and submission requirements

Prepare quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and pricing breakdowns for tender submissions

Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, verifying specifications, inclusions, exclusions, and delivery requirements

Prepare tender submissions and quotations with clear assumptions, qualifications, and defined scope boundaries

Assist with tender clarifications and lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms

Prepare and review letters of award, purchase orders, work orders, subcontracts, and related commercial documents ensuring accuracy of prices, scope, payment terms, delivery dates, warranties, and conditions

Maintain contract registers, correspondence, instructions, variation records, and supporting documentation to ensure timely contract administration

Track contractual deadlines and prepare notices and submissions for management review to mitigate risks

Prepare progress claims and assess supplier or subcontractor claims against agreed rates, quantities, and completed work

Identify, measure, and price contract variations, maintaining records to support additional payment or time-related claims

Assist with final accounts preparation, retention tracking, and contract close-out documentation to ensure proper contract closure

Monitor contract performance, expenditure, payment status, and outstanding commercial matters to control costs

Compare actual and committed costs against budgets, highlight potential overruns, and recommend corrective actions

Prepare cost reports, cash-flow forecasts, and updates on anticipated final costs for management decision-making

Coordinate with operational teams to identify scope changes, delays, and delivery issues affecting contractual obligations

Support negotiations on prices, variations, claims, and final accounts to protect company interests

Identify contractual risks and escalate unfavorable terms, unresolved claims, or potential disputes to management promptly

Collaborate with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve commercial matters and fulfill contractual obligations

Work independently and coordinate effectively with management, operational teams, and external parties to ensure smooth contract execution

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or a relevant discipline

Experience in manufacturing, structural steel fabrication, engineering, or material supply contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with quantity take-off, estimating, or cost-management software is an advantage

Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, and written communication skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and contract documents

Ability to review commercial terms, identify contractual obligations and risks, and maintain timely supporting records

Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and meet submission deadlines

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