Quantity Surveyor

Thiam Building Construction Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Thiam Building Construction Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage measurements and cost estimates from tender to completion on construction projects in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate should hold a Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering and have at least 5 years of tendering, estimating and quantity measurement experience with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of SIA, REDAS and FIDIC is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of SIA Conditions of Contract, REDAS, FIDIC will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare measurements and cost estimates from initial calculations to final accounts.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and negotiate where appropriate.
• Prepare contract documents in accordance with regulations.
• Preparation of Monthly Progress claims, variation orders and payments to subcontractors
• Involve in managing and reporting of project budget & cost control
• Responsible in post-contracts administration for both the Main Contract and Subcontracts
• Monitor all financial aspects of the projects to ensure projects run according to budget
• Liaise and establish rapport with consultants, quantity surveyors, architects, developers and contractors on certification of claims for payment
• Be familiar with various stages of projects to source for the most viable yet reasonable priced materials
• Able to share new perspectives on cost, orders and claims
• With the understanding of the contractual legal rights, he/ she will be involved in advising the management on their position of the contract from the tender stage

Skills

Quantity surveying

Tendering

Cost estimation

Budget control

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering

Tools

SIA Conditions of Contract

REDAS

FIDIC

Job description

The ideal candidate will have experience in the role of quantity surveying matters from tender to completion.

Job Description

Manage and prepare the measurements and cost estimates for the construction projects from initial calculations to the final accounts.

Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.

Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.

Prepare contract documents in accordance with the regulations.

Preparation of Monthly Progress claims, variation orders and payments to subcontractors

Involve in managing and reporting of project budget & cost control

Responsible in post-contracts administration for both the Main Contract and Subcontracts

Monitor all financial aspects of the projects to ensure projects run according to budget

Liaise and establish rapport with consultants, quantity surveyors, architects, developers and contractors on certification of claims for payment

Be familiar with various stages of projects to source for the most viable yet reasonable priced materials

Able to share new perspectives on cost, orders and claims

With the understanding of the contractual legal rights, he/ she will be involved in advising the management on their position of the contract from the tender stage

Requirements

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering

Minimum 5 years working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities.

Good communication and negotiation skills.

Candidates with knowledge in Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Conditions of Contract, REDAS, FIDIC, FIDIC Short Form of Contracts will be an added advantage