Senior Quantity Surveyor

Greenbay Ces; Puchong; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Health screening

Travel allowance

Professional development

Wellness initiatives

Parking

PPE provided

Meal per diem

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to manage pre‑contract/tender activities, cost estimation, and commercial negotiations for various projects. You will develop procurement plans, pre‑qualify vendors, analyze quotes, and ensure governance from sourcing to awards.

Responsibilities include contract administration, cost control, and collaboration with Sales, Project, Technical, and Finance teams to maintain accurate costing and robust commercial control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying (Hons) or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ QS experience in construction (high-rise, commercial, industrial, infra or data center projects preferred).
• Mandarin language is required for communication with mandarin-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Own BQs, cost estimates, and pricing strategies for pre-contract/tender.
• Develop procurement plans, pre-qualify vendors, and analyze quotes.
• Align subcontracts with main contract and manage variations, claims, and close-out.
• Maintain pricing/vendor databases and produce periodic commercial reports.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project, Technical, and Finance for robust commercial control.

Skills

QS experience

Contract negotiation

Cost estimation

Mandarin communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying (Hons)

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Competitive base salary with performance bonus
• EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and group insurance coverage (medical, hospitalization, personal accident)
• Outpatient medical benefits and panel clinics; annual health screening
• Travel allowances and mileage claims for project/site work
• Professional development: sponsorship for relevant certifications (e.g., MRICS, RICS CPD, CIDB), training, and conferences
• Employee wellness initiatives and team engagement activities
• On-site amenities or allowances (parking, PPE provided, meal/travel per diem for outstation work)

What you will be doing (Key Responsibilities):

• Pre‑Contract/Tender: Own BQs, cost estimates, and pricing strategies; source and evaluate contractors/suppliers; lead commercial negotiations and tender submissions; conduct benchmarking and risk analysis.
• Procurement (Post‑Award): Develop procurement plans; pre‑qualify vendors; analyze quotes and recommend awards; negotiate terms; issue POs/subcontracts; ensure governance and track delivery/lead times; manage supply‑chain risks.
• Contract Administration: Align subcontracts with main contract; manage variations, claims, and dispute avoidance; oversee payment certifications, notices, and commercial documentation; lead final accounts and close‑out.
• Cost Control & Reporting: Maintain pricing/vendor databases; monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost trends; produce periodic commercial reports (cost variance, procurement status, risk summaries, savings, project costing).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Project, Technical, and Finance to maintain accurate costing and robust commercial control; report to the Solution Manager.

What do we need from you (Job Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying (Hons), Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ QS experience in construction; exposure to high-rise, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or data center projects preferred.
• Main contractor experience is highly advantageous.
• Mandarin language is required for communication purposes with mandarin speaking clients.

Solutions and Systems You’ll Encounter

• Critical power (UPS, AVC) and precision cooling for data centers and production.
• Very early smoke detection (VESDA) and environmental monitoring systems.
• Racks, PDUs, structured cabling, access control, CCTV.
• Renewable energy solutions (solar, EV chargers).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From RM4,000.00 per month

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion

Application Question(s):

• Reason for leaving current company AND how long is the notice period?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• quantity surveyor: 4 years (Preferred)
• preparation of cost estimation: 4 years (Preferred)
• preparing and submitting tender: 4 years (Preferred)