Senior Contracts Executive / Senior Quantity Surveyor

LAL Eco Construction Sdn. Bhd.; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LAL Eco Construction Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage tender documentation, costing, and contractual processes.

The role involves studying drawings, preparing estimates, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and compliant submissions. Responsibilities include post-contract administration, cost control, progress claims, and final accounts, with emphasis on proactive risk management and precise documentation across projects

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in quantity surveying.
• Knowledge of contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Mandarin speaking to communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and compile complete tender documentation, including BQ, pricing schedules, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Study drawings, specifications, and other tender documents to understand scope and assess commercial risks.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing based on tender documents, market rates, and historical data.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications using CostX or Bluebeam.
• Review, analyse, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare interim certificates for subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Regulatory knowledge

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mandarin fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

• Coordinate and compile complete tender documentation, including bills ofquantities (BQ), pricing schedules, method statements, and technicalsubmissions.
• Study drawings, specifications, and other tender documents to understandscope, identify discrepancies, and assess commercial risks.

Cost Estimating and Pricing:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing based on tender documents,market rates, and historical data.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications usingmeasurement software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam).
• Analyse and incorporate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

Subcontractor and Supplier Enquiries:

• Identify and invite suitable subcontractors and suppliers for pricing.
• Review, analyse, and compare quotes for accuracy, completeness, andcompetitiveness.
• Prepare interim certificates for all the subcontractors.

Tender Clarifications and Value Engineering:

• Respond to pre-tender queries and requests for clarification.
• Propose alternative construction methods or materials for cost efficiencyand competitive advantage.

Post-Contract

• Administer and monitor contractual obligations in accordance withcontract conditions.
• Review contract documents and ensure compliance with projectrequirements.
• Maintain proper records of contractual correspondence, notices, anddocumentation.

Cost Control and Budget Monitoring:

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential costoverruns.
• Prepare and update cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget statusreports.
• Track committed costs and forecast final project expenditures.

Progress Claims and Payment Certification:

• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to clients.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractors' and suppliers' interim payment claims.
• Monitor payment status and assist in resolving payment-related issues.

Variation and Change Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and price variation works and change orders.
• Prepare and negotiate variation claims with clients, consultants,subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain a variation register and monitor approval status.

Measurement and Valuation:

• Carry out site measurements and re-measurement works where applicable.
• Prepare quantity assessments for progress payments, variations, and finalaccounts.
• Verify quantities executed on site against contract requirements.

Final Account Settlement:

• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients, consultants,subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure timely closure of commercial matters upon project completion.
• Reconcile project costs and prepare final cost reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and compile complete tender documentation, including bills ofquantities (BQ), pricing schedules, method statements, and technicalsubmissions.
• Study drawings, specifications, and other tender documents to understandscope, identify discrepancies, and assess commercial risks.

Cost Estimating and Pricing:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing based on tender documents,market rates, and historical data.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications usingmeasurement software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam).
• Analyse and incorporate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

Subcontractor and Supplier Enquiries:

• Identify and invite suitable subcontractors and suppliers for pricing.
• Review, analyse, and compare quotes for accuracy, completeness, andcompetitiveness.
• Prepare interim certificates for all the subcontractors.

Tender Clarifications and Value Engineering:

• Respond to pre-tender queries and requests for clarification.
• Propose alternative construction methods or materials for cost efficiencyand competitive advantage.

Post-Contract

• Administer and monitor contractual obligations in accordance withcontract conditions.
• Review contract documents and ensure compliance with projectrequirements.
• Maintain proper records of contractual correspondence, notices, anddocumentation.

Cost Control and Budget Monitoring:

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential costoverruns.
• Prepare and update cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget statusreports.
• Track committed costs and forecast final project expenditures.

Progress Claims and Payment Certification:

• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to clients.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractors' and suppliers' interim payment claims.
• Monitor payment status and assist in resolving payment-related issues.

Variation and Change Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and price variation works and change orders.
• Prepare and negotiate variation claims with clients, consultants,subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain a variation register and monitor approval status.

Measurement and Valuation:

• Carry out site measurements and re-measurement works where applicable.
• Prepare quantity assessments for progress payments, variations, and finalaccounts.
• Verify quantities executed on site against contract requirements.

Final Account Settlement:

• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients, consultants,subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure timely closure of commercial matters upon project completion.
• Reconcile project costs and prepare final cost reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 4 years of Experience in quantity surveying works
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in contract documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, or related field
• Previous experience in main contractor
• Mandarin Speaker to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speakingclients.