QS Manager

Thamrin Group; Palembang; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Indonesia is seeking a QS Manager to lead cost planning, ensure BOQ accuracy, and manage contract administration across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for this role. Join us and elevate the quality and efficiency of our project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Proven exposure to multi-project environments.
• Solid understanding of BOQ, contract control, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning and BOQ development.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and negotiate commercial terms.
• Oversee contract administration and cost-control reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to validate design changes.
• Ensure QS governance and documentation standards are implemented.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Challenge

Are you a detail-driven, cost-focused professional who excels in managing complex construction projects with precision and control?
Do you thrive in ensuring every design, volume calculation, budget, and contract is executed accurately and efficiently?

If you have solid experience in Quantity Surveying and are ready to lead QS operations across multiple projects, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

As a QS Manager, you will play a critical role in steering cost planning, BOQ accuracy, contract control, and project financial performance across our development portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (S1) 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.

Our Selection Procedure in a Nutshell

Our recruitment process is straightforward and collaborative—just a series of focused discussions with HR and our senior Project leaders to understand your expertise, technical skills, and leadership approach.

If you are a results-driven QS professional ready to elevate the quality and efficiency of our project portfolio, click “Apply for Position” and send us your application.
We look forward to meeting you.