Quantity Surveyor

GETO Global Construction Tech Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

GETO Global Construction Tech Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a focus on cost control and subcontractor management for our Malaysia operations in Johor.

You will develop target budgets, prepare BOQs, and review progress claims while coordinating with PQS to ensure timely revenue recognition. The role involves identifying cost variances, valuing variations, and supporting final accounts through close collaboration with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Quantities and cost estimates for materials, machinery, and manpower based on drawings and site conditions.
• Develop target budget from tender pricing for site execution.
• Prepare BOQs and quotations from subcontractors; conduct price comparisons.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and manage payment terms.
• Verify monthly progress claims with accuracy to ensure interim payments.

Skills

Quantities take-off

Subcontractor management

Tender budgeting

Cost control

Contract negotiation

Progress claims

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BOQ software

Job description

Construction Quantity Take-Off & Verification: Accurately calculate the required quantities of materials, machinery, and manpower based on design drawings and actual site conditions, minimizing underestimation and omissions that may result in project losses.

Project Target Cost Development: Convert the tender pricing into a Target Budget for site execution, establishing clear cost control limits for each trade and the procurement department.

2. Subcontractor Management & Procurement

RFQ & Price Comparison: Prepare subcontract work Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and request quotations from multiple specialized subcontractors and material suppliers. Prepare detailed quotation comparison and analysis reports.

Subcontract Agreement Negotiation: Assist in negotiating and finalizing subcontract agreements with clearly defined responsibilities and obligations, while controlling payment terms, retention, and deduction clauses.

Subcontractor Payment Verification: Review and verify monthly progress claims submitted by subcontractors based on actual work completed, ensuring accurate interim payments and preventing over-payment.

3. Progress Claims & Cash Flow Management

Monthly Interim Progress Claims: Prepare comprehensive and well-supported monthly interim payment claims based on actual site progress and submit them to the Client / Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), maximizing timely recovery of project revenue and supporting project cash flow.

Progress Measurement & Verification: Coordinate and attend site measurements with the PQS, actively supporting the recognition and certification of completed works, including work quantities that may be subject to valuation disputes.

4. Variation Orders & Claims Management

Variation Order (VO) Identification: Closely monitor site activities and identify variations arising from drawing revisions, design changes, unforeseen site conditions, or changes in Client instructions. Record and notify relevant parties promptly upon identification.

Variation Valuation & Pricing: Assess the impact of variations on project cost and schedule, prepare detailed VO valuations and quotations, and submit claims to the Client for appropriate adjustments to the contract sum.

Extension of Time (EOT) & Loss and Expense Claims: Where delays are caused by the Client, exceptional events, or other relevant circumstances, collect supporting records such as site diaries, meeting minutes, weather reports, and correspondence, and prepare Extension of Time (EOT) and Loss & Expense Claims to recover additional time-related and financial costs.

5. Final Account & Cost Reporting

Final Account Preparation: Assist in closing all subcontractor accounts and preparing subcontractor final accounts, while negotiating with the Client / PQS to determine and agree on the project's final contract sum.

Post-Project Cost Analysis: Compare actual project costs against the original tender budget, analyze the causes of project gains or losses, and provide cost data and lessons learned to support future tender pricing and bidding strategies.

GETO GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION TECH MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is a subsidiary of a public listed company from China, specializing in Aluminium Formwork System and Self-climbing Platform System.The Brand name of “GETO” who is one of the major formwork system player in China, headquarters was registered in Jiangxi and the global operation management center is based in Tsui Hang New District, heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. GETO products are sold well in over 30 countries and regions. We had set up 10 domestic production bases in China, and an overseas one in Malaysia. We are one of the first specially qualified and Chinese high-tech enterprises. With a backbone team of over 3,500 talents, we are taking the lead in the realization of scale, specialization and intelligentization, focusing on formwork system R&D, production, leasing, sale, renovation and technical services, providing customers with a full range of high-quality services. In line with our expansion in Asia, we are looking for the right person to join our organisation.

GETO GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION TECH MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is a subsidiary of a public listed company from China, specializing in Aluminium Formwork System and Self-climbing Platform System.The Brand name of “GETO” who is one of the major formwork system player in China, headquarters was registered in Jiangxi and the global operation management center is based in Tsui Hang New District, heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. GETO products are sold well in over 30 countries and regions. We had set up 10 domestic production bases in China, and an overseas one in Malaysia. We are one of the first specially qualified and Chinese high-tech enterprises. With a backbone team of over 3,500 talents, we are taking the lead in the realization of scale, specialization and intelligentization, focusing on formwork system R&D, production, leasing, sale, renovation and technical services, providing customers with a full range of high-quality services. In line with our expansion in Asia, we are looking for the right person to join our organisation.