Quantity Surveyor (Contract)

LGB Engineering Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to handle pre and post-contract activities while ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, and have good knowledge in contract administration and cost estimation. Responsibilities include taking off quantities, computing prices, and administering project-related claims. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' working experience.
• Good knowledge of contract administration and cost estimation.
• Experience in both pre-contract and post-contract stages of construction works is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for taking-off quantities as needed.
• Compute or obtain prices or cost estimates.
• Assist in coordinating compilation of tender document and submission.
• Responsible for pre-qualification exercise of sub-contractors and vendors.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and assist in compilation of sub-contracts.
• Administer project-related claims.
• Implement document control for assigned projects.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost estimation

Pricing

Education

Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

The QS is responsible for pre and post-contract activities of the Company complying with the Company’s quality management system and time-related targets set by the Project Manager or General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for taking‑off quantities as and when required by Project Manager or General Manager.
• Responsible for computing or obtaining prices or cost estimates as and when required by Project Manager or General Manager.
• In tender or business proposal, tasks include, but not limited to, the following:
• Responsible for computing or obtaining base prices;
• Responsible or assists in obtaining pertinent information (e.g. materials, goods, products, sub‑contractors, labour, vendors, suppliers, manufacturer’s specifications, method statement, schedule of particulars, market condition present and projected, etc.);
• Assists in coordinating compilation of tender document, checking for completeness/compliance and submission in a timely manner.
• Responsible for pre‑qualification exercise of sub‑contractors and vendors to ensure that only suitably experienced and/or qualified sub‑contractors and vendors are shortlisted to be potentially awarded with sub‑contracts from the Company.
• Responsible for preparation of Purchase Order and assists the Project Manager in compilation of sub‑contract for award.
• Responsible for overall administration of project‑related claims (except for petty expenses), such as the following:
• Timely preparation of claims and submission to Customer and;
• Timely processing of sub‑contractors’ and vendors’ claim.
• Responsible for registration of incoming construction drawings and implementing document control for assigned projects in accordance with the quality management system.
• Assists in joint site measurements and carry out random audit on other site measurements, if necessary.
• Ensures all QMS activities under the assigned Projects are implemented effectively.
• Responsible for other duties and functions stipulated in the QMS documents.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 year's working experience.
• Good knowledge of contract administration, cost estimation and well verse in pricing.
• Experienced in both pre‑contract and post‑contract stage of construction works is an added advantage.