Quantity Surveyor

ZHEN YUAN CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN. BHD.; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZHEN YUAN CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to prepare take-offs, costings and bills of quantities for projects in Malaysia.

You will estimate materials, prepare quotations, variation orders and progress claims while tracking budgets and expenditures to keep projects within approved limits. Strong numerical and analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying with 2–5 years of relevant experience is preferred;

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 2–5 years of construction/quantity surveying experience.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, quantities, costing and procurement.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-off, measurement, costing and material estimates based on drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, quotations, variation orders and progress claims.
• Monitor project costs, budget and expenditure to ensure projects stay within approved budgets.
• Control and monitor material purchasing quantities based on site requirements and project progress.
• Prepare material purchase requisitions and ensure purchase quantities are properly calculated.
• Coordinate with site team, suppliers, subcontractors and purchasing department regarding material requirements and delivery schedules.
• Check and verify material quantities delivered to site against purchase orders and delivery orders.
• Monitor material usage and wastage to minimise unnecessary purchases.
• Compare actual material consumption against estimates and highlight discrepancies.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Measurement

Costing

Material estimates

Bills of Quantities

Quotations

Variation orders

Progress claims

Budget monitoring

Procurement

Excel

Education

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS software

Job description

This role involves preparing quantity take-offs, measurements, costing and material estimates based on drawings, specifications and project requirements. You will prepare Bills of Quantities, quotations, variation orders and progress claims, while monitoring project costs, budgets and expenditure to ensure projects are carried out within approved budgets.

Key responsibilities

Prepare quantity take-off, measurement, costing and material estimates based on drawings, specifications and project requirements

Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ), quotations, variation orders and progress claims

Monitor project costs, budget and expenditure to ensure projects are carried out within the approved budget

Control and monitor material purchasing quantities based on actual site requirements, approved quantities and project progress

Prepare material purchase requisitions and ensure purchase quantities are properly calculated before procurement

Coordinate with site team, suppliers, subcontractors and purchasing department regarding material requirements and delivery schedules

Check and verify material quantities delivered to site against purchase orders, delivery orders and actual requirements

Monitor material usage, wastage and balance quantities at site to minimise unnecessary purchases and material wastage

Compare actual material consumption against estimated/approved quantities and highlight any significant discrepancies

Review suppliers' quotations, negotiate prices and source competitive quotations where required

About you

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Preferably 2–5 years of experience in construction / quantity surveying

Good knowledge of construction materials, quantities, costing and procurement

Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail

Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors

Able to work independently and meet deadlines

Experience in controlling material quantities and project costs will be an added advantage

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant QS software is preferred

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