Quantity Surveyor, Pre Contract (Kuala Lumpur)

Edgenta FIRST Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgenta FIRST Sdn Bhd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with experience in both pre-contract and post-contract activities. You will prepare quotations, tender documents, and negotiate with contractors, while ensuring proper documentation and compliance. The role covers insurance, bonds, and progress claims for infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least two years in quantity surveying, with membership in a professional body considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., RISM, CIQS) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quantity surveying, particularly in infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in both pre-contract and post-contract activities, such as tender preparation, contractor negotiation, and progress claims.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotation and Tender Approval Form aligned with scope.
• Prepare RFQ/Invitation to Quote documents and related tender materials.
• Negotiate with contractors and finalize management paper as directed by Head of Contract.
• Prepare Letter of Award or Sub-Contract Agreement as per guidance by DAL.
• Handle insurances, performance bonds and CIDB levies for work orders.
• Process progress claims upon Joint Measurement Sheets and variations.
• Follow up ICP with clients and finalise project accounts with contractors.
• Ensure compliance to DAL and Policy and Procedures in all work undertaken.
• Advise PMs on contractual matters.

Skills

Tender preparation

Contract negotiation

Progress claims

Pre-contract activities

Post-contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Pre Contract

• Preparation of quotation
• Ensure selections of contractor for Tender Approval Form (TAF) are suitable with the related scope of works
• Prepare letter ‘Request for Quotation/Invitation to Quote’ and other documents (e.g. Bill of Quantities, Specifications, Terms and Condition, drawings, and Extension of Closing Date (if any)
• Ensure on contractor’s acknowledgement of the tender
• Ensure tender closing to be opened immediately
• Preparation of Price Comparison.
• Conduct Negotiation meeting with Contractor
• Prepare and finalized Management paper (MP)
• Prepare Letter of Award or Sub-Contract Agreement as per recommended by Head of Contract and request for approval as per DAL.

Pos Contract

• Responsible in preparing the process of obtaining insurances, performance bond and CIDB levy for work order awarded by clients
• Prepare request for ICP and progress claims upon receiving Joint Measurement Sheets
• Submission to Client on Variation Order ( if any ) and process VO to Sub-Contractor
• Follow up ICP with clients
• Finalization of work order and project accounts with Contractors and clients
• Updating status of work order and project including claims and payment
• Check and verify purchase requisition form receives from PMs
• Advice PMs/supervisor on contractual matters

Other Duties

• Follow up with clients for long outstanding claims
• Ensure compliance to DAL and Policy and Procedures in all work undertaken
• Undertake any other related duties, task and responsibilities as assigned, instructed and directed by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., RISM, CIQS) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quantity surveying, particularly in infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in both pre-contract and post-contract activities, such as tender preparation, contractor negotiation, and progress claims.