Quantity Surveyor

Private Advertiser; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Penang, Malaysia. The role covers study of construction plans, material takeoffs, site valuations, progress claims, and subcontractor payments.

You will handle contractual matters, liaise with clients and professionals, and prepare BQ, quotations and material submissions. Requirements include a QS qualification or equivalent, at least 2 years of construction experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel and MS Office, and strong

Qualifications

• Possess at least a Certificate, Diploma, Advanced, Higher, Graduate Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveyor or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in the related field of construction
• Good negotiation skills, able to revise cost and quotation if/when required
• Computer literate with proficiency in major Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Excel
• Proficient in MS Project
• Able to work independently with minimum guidance and under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Basic knowledge of contractual matters
• Confident, proactive, able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and problem-solving
• Good written and fluent communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Good time management

Responsibilities

• Study construction plans and taking off material needs
• Attend to site valuation and measurement based on work done on site and verify monthly claims related to the project
• Prepare and submit progress claim and process sub-con claim for payment
• Maintain a filing system to ensure the traceability of documents at all times
• Handle all contractual matters related to the execution of the construction contracts
• Liaise with the client, consultants and other construction professionals, such as Site Managers, Project Managers and Site Engineers
• Prepare BQ, quotation, work order for the project
• Prepare material submission
• Attend site meeting when necessary

Skills

Negotiation

Cost revision

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

A Quantity Surveyor role involving the study of construction plans, material takeoffs, site valuations, and measurement verification. The position requires handling contractual matters related to construction execution, liaising with clients and construction professionals, and managing progress claims and sub-contractor payments.

Key responsibilities

Study construction plans and taking off material needs

Attend to site valuation and measurement based on work done on site and verify monthly claims related to the project

Prepare and submit progress claim and process sub-con claim for payment

Maintain a filing system to ensure the traceability of documents at all times

Handle all contractual matters related to the execution of the construction contracts

Liaise with the client, consultants and other construction professionals, such as Site Managers, Project Managers and Site Engineers

Prepare BQ, quotation, work order for the project

Prepare material submission

Attend site meeting when necessary

About you

Possess at least a Certificate, Diploma, Advanced, Higher, Graduate Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveyor or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of working experience in the related field of construction

Good negotiation skills, able to revise cost and quotation if/when required

Computer literate with proficiency in major Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Excel

Proficient in MS Project

Able to work independently with minimum guidance and under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Basic knowledge of contractual matters

Confident, proactive, able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and problem-solving

Good written and fluent communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English

Good time management