Lead Quantity Surveyor & HV Cost Estimator

Kee Ming Electrical

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kee Ming Group Berhad is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimator for high voltage electrical projects. The role focuses on cost estimation, tender preparation, quantity measurement, contract administration, variations, and project cost control, collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Consultants, and Clients.

The successful candidate will manage tender pricing, cost reports, and progress claims, ensuring budgets and contract requirements are met while

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant QS/commercial experience, preferably in electrical, power, utility, infrastructure, or HV projects.
Experience with high voltage electrical projects, substations, transmission/distribution systems, or power infrastructure is advantageous.
Strong knowledge of quantity measurement, costing, tendering, contract administration, and claims management.
Experience with variation orders, EOT, progress claims, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and BOQs for HV electrical projects.
Review tender drawings, specifications, scope of work, and contract requirements.
Prepare tender pricing, rate analysis, and commercial proposals.
Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
Identify commercial risks, exclusions, and cost implications during tender stage.
Monitor project quantities, material usage, labour costs, and project expenditure.
Prepare and maintain project cost reports and forecasts.
Monitor actual costs against the approved budget.
Identify cost variances and recommend cost-control measures.
Verify quantities and progress of works on site.
Review and administer main contracts, subcontract agreements, and purchase orders.
Prepare and manage claims, variation orders, EOT, and other contractual submissions.
Maintain records of contractual correspondence and supporting documentation.
Prepare monthly progress claims and payment applications.
Verify subcontractor progress claims and supporting documents.
Liaise with Client/Consultant on certification and payment matters.
Monitor outstanding claims, certifications, and payment collections.
Identify, evaluate, and quantify variations arising from design changes, additional works, site conditions, and client instructions.
Prepare variation orders and supporting cost documentation.
Prepare contractual claims and ensure timely submission.
Maintain a variation and claims register.
Review subcontractor quotations and commercial proposals.
Prepare subcontract packages, scope of work, and commercial comparisons.
Negotiate rates, terms, and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers.
Monitor subcontractor costs, claims, variations, and final accounts.
Ensure subcontractor payments align with certified work progress.
Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Reconcile final quantities, variations, claims, and payments.
Ensure all commercial matters are closed before project completion.
Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, BIM teams, Procurement, Site Teams, and Finance.
Attend project and commercial meetings; provide commercial advice and cost information.