Multilingual Construction Cost Controller: Budget & Risk

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

EPF

Health Insurance

Medical Leave

SOCSO

Job summary

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team.

You will prepare cost estimates, manage budgets, and support cost control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and value across all trades. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Quantity Surveying with at least 5 years of practical experience in construction, be fluent in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and English, and be able to work independently or in a team while complying

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

Cost estimation

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Value engineering

Multilingual (Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Job description

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team.

You will prepare cost estimates, manage budgets, and support cost control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and value across all trades. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Quantity Surveying with at least 5 years of practical experience in construction, be fluent in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and English, and be able to work independently or in a team while complying