Quantity Surveyor / Contract Manager (Infrastructure)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a strategic Commercial Quantity Surveyor to oversee tendering frameworks, budgets, and commercial proposals for large infrastructure projects. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams to drive cost efficiencies, manage risks, and optimize value across all commercial activities.

The role requires strong experience in cost management, tender evaluation, and contract administration, with a focus on progress claims and subcontractor pricing.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction cost management for large infrastructure or civil projects.
• Technical understanding of quantity take-offs and contract frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of progress claims, variation orders, and subcontractor price analysis.
• Proficient in commercial spreadsheet modelling and estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Formulate comprehensive cost estimations, project budgets, and detailed commercial proposals for large infrastructure ventures.
• Evaluate tender designs and technical specifications to identify risk, hidden costs, and price variables.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to implement cost-effective design modifications and value engineering solutions.
• Lead contract negotiations, variation order evaluations, and progress claim submissions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Supervise post‑bid review processes and provide commercial guidance to junior QS team members.

Skills

Cost management

Tendering

Contract administration

Budget control

Value engineering

Progress claims

Subcontractor pricing

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

about the company. This established organisation operates as a leading player within the infrastructure and civil engineering sector across the region. The company places a strong emphasis on long‑term project delivery and is dedicated to developing its people by fostering an environment that supports professional growth and operational quality.

about the job. In this strategic commercial position, you will oversee the tendering frameworks and budget control operations to secure high‑capacity infrastructure developments.

• Formulate comprehensive cost estimations, project budgets, and detailed commercial proposals for large‑scale engineering ventures.

• Evaluate tender designs and technical specifications to identify potential risk factors, hidden expenditures, and price variables.

• Collaborate closely with engineering and delivery divisions to implement cost‑effective design modifications and value engineering solutions.

• Lead contract negotiations, variation order evaluations, and progress claim submissions with external suppliers and subcontractors.

• Supervise the post‑bid review processes and provide commercial guidance to junior quantity surveying team members.

skills and experience required.

• experience in construction cost management, with a specific focus on large‑scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects.

• Strong technical comprehension of quantity measurement, taking‑off methodologies, and contract administration frameworks.

• Solid knowledge of progress claims, variation orders, and subcontractor price analysis.

• High proficiency in commercial spreadsheet modelling tools and standard industry estimation software.

• Proven ability to execute contract agreements under tight tender schedules while guiding project relationships effectively.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

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

education

Bachelor Degree