Quantity surveyor

Private Advertiser; Selangor; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and ensure budgets are met across construction assignments.

You will prepare BOQ, cost estimates, tender documents, and progress claims, evaluate subcontractor quotations, monitor variation orders, and support contract administration. Applicants should have 2–5 years’ experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel and estimating software skills. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of quantity measurement, costing, tendering and contract administration.
• Experience in preparing BOQ, tender documents, progress claims and variation orders.
• Able to read construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, subcontractor pricing and project costs.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with QS/estimating software.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel to project sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs to ensure budgets are met.
• Prepare BOQ, cost estimates, tender documents and quotations.
• Source, evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and evaluate tender submissions, progress claims and payment certificates.
• Monitor Variation Orders, additional works and contractual claims.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify progress and quantities.
• Maintain cost reports and cost analyses.
• Assist in contract administration, including subcontractor management.
• Liaise with project teams and suppliers on commercial matters.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support value engineering.
• Ensure proper documentation for commercial and contractual matters.
• Ensure all measurements and claims are accurate and supported.

Skills

Quantity measurement

Costing

Tendering

Contract administration

Analytical

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS/Estimating software

Job description

Basic Salary: RM4,000 – RM5,000 per month

Job Responsibilities

Manage and monitor project costs to ensure projects are completed within the approved budget.

Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimates, tender documents and quotations.

Source, evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.

Prepare and evaluate tender submissions, progress claims and payment certificates.

Monitor and assess Variation Orders (VO), additional works and contractual claims.

Conduct regular site visits to verify work progress, quantities and completed works.

Monitor project expenditure and prepare cost reports and cost analysis.

Assist in contract administration, including subcontractor and supplier management.

Liaise with Project Managers, Site Teams, Consultants, Subcontractors and Suppliers on commercial and cost-related matters.

Identify potential cost savings and support value engineering initiatives.

Maintain proper documentation and records for all commercial and contractual matters.

Ensure all measurements, claims and project cost information are accurate and properly supported.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field.

2–5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

Strong knowledge of quantity measurement, costing, tendering and contract administration.

Experience in preparing BOQ, tender documents, progress claims and variation orders.

Able to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.

Good knowledge of construction materials, subcontractor pricing and project costs.

Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with QS / estimating software.

Able to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.

Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Willing to travel to project sites when required.

Candidates with stronger project experience will be considered for a higher salary package.