Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (Construction) Job Description & Responsibilities • Prepare and manage project cost estimates, budgets, tender documents, and Bills of Quantities (BQ). • Carry out quantity take-offs and measurements based on construction drawings, specifications, and site conditions. • Prepare tender submissions, quotations, cost comparisons, and tender evaluations. • Source quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate pricing, and negotiate competitive rates. • Prepare and administer subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and contractual documentation. • Monitor project costs, expenditures, and budgets to ensure cost efficiency and profitability. • Prepare monthly progress claims, payment applications, variation orders (VO), and final accounts. • Verify and evaluate subcontractors' progress claims, payment certificates, and final account submissions. • Identify, evaluate, and substantiate variation works, additional costs, and contractual claims. • Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, clients, and subcontractors on commercial and contractual matters. • Maintain accurate records of project costs, measurements, contractual correspondence, and supporting documents. • Attend site meetings, progress meetings, and commercial discussions when required. • Assist in procurement planning, material cost control, and subcontractor management. • Monitor project cash flow, prepare cost reports, and highlight potential cost overruns. • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and relevant Singapore construction industry practices. • Perform other quantity surveying and project-related duties assigned by management. Job Requirements • Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in Singapore's construction industry is preferred. • Experience in building construction, structural works, architectural works, or general construction projects. • Good knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, measurement methods, and Bills of Quantities. • Experience in tender preparation, cost estimation, procurement, progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts. • Familiarity with Singapore construction contracts and industry practices, including SIA and PSSCOC contracts, is an advantage. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and AutoCAD. • Knowledge of quantity surveying software or BIM measurement tools is an added advantage. • Good negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines. • Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and cost-control capabilities. • Able to coordinate effectively with project teams, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with main contractors or established subcontractors in Singapore. • Familiarity with reinforced concrete, formwork, structural, and architectural works. • Experience in both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying. • Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and project cost management. • Ability to handle multiple ongoing construction projects independently.