Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

EPF

Health Insurance

Medical Leave

SOCSO

Job summary

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead cost estimation and budgeting across construction projects in Malaysia.

A Diploma in Quantity Surveying with 5+ years of practical experience is required, and fluency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is essential. You will prepare cost plans, manage contracts, assess risks, and drive value engineering while ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Possess a Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in quantity surveying within the construction or building industry.
• Demonstrate proficiency in quantity surveying practices, cost estimation, and budget management.
• Exhibit strong skills in contract negotiation, risk management, and value engineering.
• Communicate fluently in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with local construction regulations and standards in Kuala Lumpur.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Manage project costs throughout the construction lifecycle, tracking expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing cost control measures.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications to accurately determine the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment required for projects.
• Prepare and administer contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms and conditions with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Evaluate and manage project risks, identifying potential cost overruns, delays, and other issues, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or functionality.
• Prepare and submit progress claims, variations, and final accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and timely payment.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on project financial performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders on cost status, forecasts, and potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice in all aspects of quantity surveying.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Value engineering

Mandarin

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Education

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Possess a Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Have a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in quantity surveying within the construction or building industry.

Demonstrate proficiency in quantity surveying practices, cost estimation, and budget management.

Exhibit strong skills in contract negotiation, risk management, and value engineering.

Communicate fluently in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Familiarity with local construction regulations and standards in Kuala Lumpur.

Requirement

• Possess a Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

• Have a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in quantity surveying within the construction or building industry.

• Demonstrate proficiency in quantity surveying practices, cost estimation, and budget management.

• Exhibit strong skills in contract negotiation, risk management, and value engineering.

• Communicate fluently in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Familiarity with local construction regulations and standards in Kuala Lumpur.

Responsibility

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

• Manage project costs throughout the construction lifecycle, tracking expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing cost control measures.

• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications to accurately determine the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment required for projects.

• Prepare and administer contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms and conditions with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Evaluate and manage project risks, identifying potential cost overruns, delays, and other issues, and developing mitigation strategies.

• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or functionality.

• Prepare and submit progress claims, variations, and final accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and timely payment.

• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor and report on project financial performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders on cost status, forecasts, and potential risks.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice in all aspects of quantity surveying.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• EPF
• Health Insurance
• Medical Leave
• SOCSO

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