Quantity Surveyor (QS)

About the role

This role involves managing the financial and commercial aspects of construction projects, including tendering, cost estimation, procurement, budgeting, cost control, progress claims, variations, and contract administration.

Key responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BQ)
• Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, tender pricing and budgetary costing
• Obtain, evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and specialists
• Prepare project budgets, cost plans, financial projections and cost estimates
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, variations, claims and projected final costs against approved budgets
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims with complete supporting documents
• Prepare and manage quotations, Variation Orders (VOs), Work Orders and additional works
• Manage contractual and commercial matters, including claims, variations, payments and final accounts
• Liaise with Employer Representatives, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders on QS and commercial matters
• Maintain accurate QS, cost and contractual records

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline from a recognised institution
• Minimum 3 years of continuous relevant QS experience, preferably 3–5 years in construction, M&E, interior fit-out and/or specialist engineering projects
• Strong experience in tendering, cost estimation, procurement, cost control, progress claims, variations and contract administration
• Experience in project budgeting, financial projections, final accounts, quantity take-off and site measurement
• Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, BQ and contract documents
• Good negotiation, analytical, numerical, documentation and communication skills
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with relevant stakeholders
• Knowledge of the Singapore construction industry and prevailing market rates is an advantage