Lead Quantity Surveyor: Cost, BOQ & Contracts

Thamrin Group; Palembang; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 450,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thamrin Group in Palembang is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor Manager to oversee cost planning, BOQ accuracy, contract control, and project financial performance across the development portfolio. You will lead QS operations, drive cost efficiency, and ensure governance across multiple projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture, 5+ years of QS experience, and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with proven exposure to multi-project environments.
• Strong technical capability in cost estimation, BOQ, tender evaluation, and contract administration.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, value engineering, progress evaluation, and project financial tracking.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, BOQ development, and estimation processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with project scope.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, conduct tender analysis, and negotiate commercial terms to secure optimal value.
• Oversee contract administration, variation orders, progress claims, and cost-control reporting across projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Architects, and MEP teams to validate design changes and manage cost impacts.
• Ensure QS governance, documentation standards, and procurement processes are consistently implemented across all projects.

Skills

cost estimation

BOQ

tender evaluation

contract administration

budgeting

value engineering

progress evaluation

project financial tracking

analytical

negotiation

stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Thamrin Group in Palembang is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor Manager to oversee cost planning, BOQ accuracy, contract control, and project financial performance across the development portfolio. You will lead QS operations, drive cost efficiency, and ensure governance across multiple projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture, 5+ years of QS experience, and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.