Quantity Surveyor Executive

GlobalComm Solutions; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Penang is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage contract and cost administration for construction projects. The ideal candidate will conduct tender preparation, support cost control, and ensure compliance with specifications and timelines. A minimum Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields is required, along with 2–4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is also essential. This role offers opportunities to work on diverse construction-related tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in QS or cost management.
• Experience in project-based construction is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in pre- and post-contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract and cost administration for construction-related works.
• Conduct tender preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and financial requirements.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Procurement

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GlobalComm Solutions – George Town, Penang

• 1. To manage contract and cost administration for ELV and construction-related works.
• 2. To ensure accurate cost control, budgeting, and reporting for project and site operations.
• 3. To conduct tender preparation, evaluation, procurement, and negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers.
• 4. To support technical and ELV-related evaluations, drawings, and documentation.
• 5. To ensure compliance with project specifications, timeline, and financial requirements.

Job Requirement

• To perform quantity take-offs based on drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• To assist in preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities (BQ), and pricing schedules for tenders.
• To support cost build-ups, rate analysis, and margin verification.
• To assist in monitoring project budgets against tendered costs.
• To assist in preparing, pricing, and evaluating variation orders (VO).
• To support preparation of progress claims, interim valuations, and final accounts
• To obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for costing and VO purposes
• To coordinate with Project, Procurement, and Engineering teams on cost and quantity matter.
• To maintain proper QS documentation, records, and cost files.
• To assist in preparing QS reports, cost summaries, and claim status updates.
• To support post-tender and post-project cost reviews.
• To comply with internal procedures, approval limits, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• To carry out other QS-related duties as assigned by the Tender & QS Manage

Requirements

• Education: Minimum Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of working experience in QS or cost management Experience in project-based, construction, ELV, ICT, or infrastructure works is an advantage
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Hands‑on experience in pre- and post‑contract management in fast‑track projects.

Proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing and reviewing technical drawings.