Quantity Surveyor

Banyan Builders; Kuah; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Malaysia is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to review plans, prepare estimates, and manage project budgets. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has at least 2 years of experience in the construction field. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of construction, as well as excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills are essential. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu is required. The role involves liaising with stakeholders and on-site visits to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in constructions field.
• Construction estimating or finance experience is advantageous.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
• Good command of both English and Bahasa Melayu.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and prepare quantity requirements.
• Prepare estimates such as preliminary and pre-tender estimates.
• Scrutinize maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts.
• Liaise with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, and budgets.
• Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Networking abilities

Critical thinking

Sound knowledge of construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or similar

Job description

Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.

Preparation of estimates such as preliminary estimate, approximate quantities estimates, pre-tender estimates

Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.

Setting up structure of quantities take off & BQ.

Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.

Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.

Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.

Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.

Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.

Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.

Handle progress claim, VO claim, progress payment, final account

Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Working with team to identify queries arising from quantities takeoff,BQs and terms and conditions preparation process.

Traveling from the office to various sites as required.

Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Management from time to time.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or similar.

Minimum 2 years of experience in constructions field

Construction estimating or finance experienced is advantageous.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Sound knowledge of construction.

Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.

Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.

Great networking abilities.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.

Good command of both English and Bahasa Melayu.