Quantity Surveyor

Embun Design Studio; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction estimation company in Shah Alam is looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor with a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, advising on procurement and contracts, and conducting financial analyses. The role requires proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, strong analytical skills, and expertise in Microsoft Office. Benefits include medical coverage and paid training. This position offers a chance to play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Paid training and development

Travel and spending expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction estimation or related field.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and apply data for improvements.
• In-depth understanding of construction materials and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and cost plans for new construction projects.
• Advise on procurement and contractual procedures.
• Conduct interim valuations of works in progress for payments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Construction estimation skills

Financial analysis skills

Strong aptitude for numbers and spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in quantity surveying, construction engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in quantity surveying, construction engineering, management, or related field.
• Able to converse in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• At least 3-5 years of general construction estimation, financial and construction experience, or related field.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to analyze financial records and apply data to improved results.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills.
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry.
• Able to analyze problems and strategies for better solutions.

Responsibility

• Preparation of preliminary cost estimates and cost plans of the new construction projects.
• Advise on cost estimates in relation to construction designs of a project.
• Advise on procurement, tendering and contractual procedures and arrangement.
• Preparation of the Bill of Quantities or Specification document for tendering purposes.
• Interim valuation of works in progress on site for purposes of interim payments.
• Preparation of financial statement of regular intervals during the construction period.
• Settlement of the final accounts of the project.
• Preparing contracts, legal tender documents, invoices, and other documentation.
• Hiring or procuring subcontractors based on the presented budget to the client.
• Prepare Letter of Award to subcontractors/suppliers.
• Liaising with site managers, site engineers, and other necessary people to ensure the new project follows to the timeline.
• Conduct research on construction industry trends, lists of subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
• Design proposals for tender submission and assist in preparing presentations when required.
• Maintain communication with subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Monitoring and supervise on project budget control & monthly progress claim.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, sustainability, quality and other statutory requirements.
• Undertaking feasibility studies, site surveys and estimations.
• Allocating and monitoring the work of subcontractors.
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Paid time off by providing leave in lieu
• Paid training and development
• Travel and spending expenses