Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Responsibilities • Lead and manage all post-contract commercial and contractual activities from project award through project completion and final account settlement. • Administer construction contracts in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, and project requirements. • Provide commercial and contractual advice to Project Managers and senior management to ensure effective project cost control and profitability. • Establish and maintain project budgets, monitor cost performance, and provide regular cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections to management. • Monitor project expenditure against budget and proactively identify cost overruns, commercial risks, and opportunities for cost optimisation. • Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and submit Variation Orders (VO), claims, and cost proposals, ensuring timely agreement with clients and consultants. • Liaise closely with project teams to ensure all variations, additional works, omissions, and contractual claims are properly recorded and valued. • Prepare and submit accurate monthly progress claims and supporting documentation in accordance with contractual requirements. • Monitor payment certifications and actively follow up with clients and consultants to ensure timely certification and payment collection. • Evaluate, negotiate, and certify subcontractor progress claims based on site progress, contractual terms, and completed quantities. • Administer subcontract agreements, including variation assessments, payment certifications, contractual correspondence, and final account negotiations. • Procure and appoint subcontractors and suppliers in collaboration with the procurement and project teams, ensuring commercial compliance and value for money. • Prepare and review subcontract agreements, ensuring all contractual terms, scope of work, and commercial obligations are clearly defined. • Attend site progress meetings, commercial meetings, coordination meetings, and client meetings to resolve contractual and commercial matters. • Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence, instructions, payment certificates, variations, claims, and project cost documentation. • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and applicable construction regulations throughout the project lifecycle. • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors on commercial management, contract administration, and cost control. Qualifications & Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 6–8 years of post-contract quantity surveying experience in the construction or interior fit-out industry. • Strong knowledge of post-contract administration, cost control, variation management, subcontract administration, progress claims, and final account preparation. • Proven experience in contract administration and commercial management under standard construction contracts. • Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, project costing, contractual procedures, and commercial risk management. • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, and quantity surveying/cost management software. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and supervise junior commercial team members. • Familiarity with Singapore construction practices, regulations, and industry standards will be an added advantage.