We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join our project team, responsible for managing project budgets, cost estimation, tender documentation, and construction cost control.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in quantity surveying, cost management, and construction contracts, with the ability to monitor project costs and support effective project execution from preparation through completion.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cost Planning & Project Preparation
- Prepare and maintain project cost libraries.
- Conduct cost studies for new project concepts, including major cost items, contract packages, and bill of items.
- Prepare project budgets, Bill of Items (BoI), Bill of Quantities (BoQ), and contract terms and conditions for tender.
- Support cost planning for construction tenders.
2. Tender & Procurement Process
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and tender evaluations.
- Review bidders' BoQ submissions, including unit price analysis, based on technical and preliminary evaluations.
- Review additional documentation, quantities, and cost proposals submitted by bidders.
- Prepare final BoI, BoQ, project cost breakdowns, drawings, and technical documents for contract negotiation.
- Review and understand final contractual agreements with vendors.
3. Construction Cost Control
- Monitor construction and consultancy costs to minimize variation orders.
- Monitor site instructions and identify potential cost variances.
- Prepare and issue payment certificates for invoices and progress claims.
- Monitor project costs against the approved budget.
4. Project Close-Out
- Prepare final accounts and final project cost reports.
- Ensure warranties, guarantees, indemnity clauses, and after-sales service documents are properly completed.
- Prepare maintenance lists and estimated costs for handover to the operational department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Experience in Quantity Surveying, cost estimation, budgeting, or construction cost control.
- Strong understanding of quantity measurement, cost analysis, and Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
- Familiarity with tender processes, construction contracts, payment certificates, and variation orders.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage project costs.
- Good communication and coordination skills with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.