SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

WIDAD BUILDERS SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WIDAD BUILDERS SDN. BHD. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Cost Controller to manage project costs, budgets and commercial risks across the lifecycle.

You will prepare cost forecasts, cash-flow projections and inputs for feasibility studies, while tracking expenditures from inception to completion. The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree and at least 5 years in construction, with experience from developers, QS consultancies or contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with a property developer, QS consultancy or contractor; developer-side experience is an advantage.
• Familiar with pre-contract and post-contract administration, tendering, claims, variation orders and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials, methods and current market pricing.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, BQs and project programs.
• Analytical, commercially aware, independent and attentive to detail.
• Willing to conduct regular site visits and report directly to management.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to management on project costs, progress, timelines and commercial risks.
• Prepare project budgets, cost forecasts, cash-outflow projections and cost input for feasibility studies.
• Follow up on consultant QS submissions including cost plans, BQs, tender documents, claims, variation order and final account.
• Review and analyse BQs and cost plans and prepare basic measurements or cost estimates when required.
• Participate in tender exercises, evaluation pricing and advice management on contractor appointments.
• Conduct site inspections and joint valuations to verify actual progress against claims and work programmes.
• Monitor project costs from inception to completion and highlight potential overruns, delays and contractual risks.
• Review drawings and specifications for cost implications and value-engineering opportunities, working with consultants to evaluate suitable alternatives.
• Track prevailing material prices, labour rates, contractor pricing and current construction market issues.
• Prepare letters of award, award recommendation memoranda and tender committee meeting minutes for management's approval.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Contract administration

Tendering

Cost estimation

Site visits

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

This role involves managing project costs, budgets, and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle. You will prepare cost forecasts, cash-flow projections, and feasibility study inputs, while monitoring costs from inception to completion and highlighting potential overruns, delays, and contractual risks.

Key responsibilities

Report directly to management on project costs, progress, timelines and commercial risks

Prepare project budgets, cost forecasts, cash-outflow projections and cost input for feasibility studies

Follow up on consultant QS submissions including cost plans, BQs, tender documents, claims, variation order and final account

Review and analyse BQs and cost plans and prepare basic measurements or cost estimates when required

Participate in tender exercises, evaluation pricing and advice management on contractor appointments

Conduct site inspections and joint valuations to verify actual progress against claims and work programmes

Monitor project costs from inception to completion and highlight potential overruns, delays and contractual risks

Review drawings and specifications for cost implications and value-engineering opportunities, working with consultants to evaluate suitable alternatives

Track prevailing material prices, labour rates, contractor pricing and current construction market issues

Prepare letters of award, award recommendation memoranda and tender committee meeting minutes for management's approval

About you

Degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification

At least 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry

Experience with a property developer, QS consultancy or contractor; developer-side experience is an advantage

Familiar with pre-contract and post-contract administration, tendering, claims, variation orders and final accounts

Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials, methods and current market pricing

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, BQs and project programs

Analytical, commercially aware, independent and attentive to detail

Willing to conduct regular site visits and report directly to management