Senior Quantity Surveyor: Budget & Cost Control

PT Buka Tutup Pintu; Denpasar; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

MyShrine is an award-winning turnkey interior design and architecture studio in Bali seeking a diligent Quantity Surveyor to manage costs from BOQ to final accounts. You will prepare detailed quantity take-offs, budgets, and cost estimates; review drawings; obtain quotations; support procurement; and handle variations, progress payments, and cost reporting with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of QS experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel skills to ensure accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in interior, construction, design & build, hospitality, residential, or commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and project costing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quantity/cost estimation tools.
• Able to read and interpret architectural, interior, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs (BOQ) based on architectural, interior, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Prepare project cost estimates and budgets.
• Calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope, quantity, and cost implications.
• Ensure all quantities and cost calculations are accurate and properly documented.
• Establish and monitor project budgets.
• Track actual project costs against approved budgets.
• Monitor project cost movements and identify potential cost overruns.
• Prepare cost reports and provide regular updates to Project Managers and management.
• Recommend cost-saving or value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality.
• Prepare BOQ and pricing documents for tender purposes.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Compare quotations and prepare commercial comparison sheets.
• Support the Procurement and Project teams in negotiating prices and commercial terms.
• Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with the approved project budget.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations, scope, and pricing.
• Verify quantities and prices before purchase orders or subcontract agreements are issued.
• Evaluate variations, additional works, and claims submitted by subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor payment claims and verify completed works.
• Identify and evaluate variations arising from design changes, client requests, site conditions, or other factors.
• Prepare variation orders and cost impact analysis.
• Maintain proper documentation and approval records for all variations.
• Ensure changes are reflected in the project cost forecast.
• Verify project progress and quantities completed on site.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices/payment applications.
• Prepare or support progress payment certifications.
• Ensure payments are supported by accurate measurements and approved documentation.
• Maintain project cost databases and cost tracking systems.
• Prepare cost-to-complete and project financial forecasts.
• Monitor committed costs, actual costs, and remaining budgets.
• Provide management with reports on project financial performance.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Architects, Designers, Procurement, Finance, Site Teams, and subcontractors.
• Communicate cost implications of design or scope changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings when required to provide commercial and cost-related input.
• Maintain accurate BOQs, estimates, quotations, contracts, variation records, payment documents, and cost reports.
• Ensure all commercial documentation follows company procedures and approval workflows.
• Maintain confidentiality of project pricing, supplier rates, and company commercial information.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Excel

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Cost estimation tools

Job description

MyShrine is an award-winning turnkey interior design and architecture studio in Bali seeking a diligent Quantity Surveyor to manage costs from BOQ to final accounts. You will prepare detailed quantity take-offs, budgets, and cost estimates; review drawings; obtain quotations; support procurement; and handle variations, progress payments, and cost reporting with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of QS experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel skills to ensure accuracy and