Senior Quantity Surveyor (1 position)

Greenbayces; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 50,220 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

Greenbayces is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Malaysia to oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects. The role includes managing cost estimation, procurement, and contract administration to ensure projects are delivered on budget while minimizing risk.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, along with 8–10 years of experience in the construction industry, particularly with high-rise and commercial projects. Strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience with high-rise, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with main contractors is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects.
• Lead cost estimation, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Coordinate with Sales, Project, Technical, and Finance teams.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Claims management

Commercial negotiation

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Position Title : Senior Quantity Surveyor X 1
Department : Solution
Report to : Solution Manager
Salary Range : RM 4,500.00 – RM 6,000.00

Job Summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) is responsible for managing all commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects, including cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, claims management, and cost control. The role ensures projects are delivered within budget while maximizing profitability and minimizing contractual risks.

Key Responsibilities

PRE-CONTRACT / TENDER STAGE

• Lead and govern the detailed Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and commercial breakdowns for tender and enquiry submissions.
• Lead and govern commercial and pricing strategies aligned with project execution approach and market conditions.
• Lead and govern market sourcing for contractors, subcontractors, and material/equipment suppliers.
• Lead and govern technical-commercial evaluation of contractor/supplier proposals, including specification compliance and value engineering opportunities.
• Lead and govern commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers during tender stage.
• Lead and coordinate submission of tender documents, including pricing schedules, qualifications, and commercial clarifications.
• Lead and govern pricing benchmarking, cost comparison, and risk analysis for submission optimization.
• Lead and govern procurement risks and recommend mitigation strategies (lead time risk, price volatility, contractual exposure).

PROCUREMENT & SOURCING (POST-AWARD)

• Lead and govern the detailed Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and commercial breakdowns for tender and enquiry submissions.
• Lead and govern project-specific procurement plans aligned with project schedule and budget.
• Lead and govern contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers pre-qualifications based on capability, financial stability, and performance history.
• Lead and govern comparative analysis of quotations (technical and commercial) and provide award recommendations.
• Lead and govern commercial negotiations to secure optimal pricing, delivery terms, payment terms, and contract conditions.
• Lead and govern Purchase Orders (PO), Subcontracts, and Service Agreements issuance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal governance, approval matrix, and audit requirements.
• Lead and govern procurement status including lead time tracking and material delivery schedules
• Lead and govern supply chain risk management including alternative sourcing strategies and escalation management.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Lead, review and ensure contract terms align with main contract obligations (back-to-back risk management).
• Lead and govern variation orders (VO), claims evaluation, and commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Lead, review and support Project and Sales Teams on VO pricing validation and commercial justification.
• Lead and govern contract compliance, payment certification, and milestone achievement.
• Lead and govern contractual correspondence, notices, and commercial documentation control.
• Lead the dispute avoidance and resolution through structured commercial negotiation.
• Lead and govern final account negotiation and project commercial close-out.

COST CONTROL & DATA MANAGEMENT

• Lead and govern material, equipment, labour, and subcontractor pricing databases.
• Lead and govern approved vendor and contractor database with performance records.
• Lead and govern periodic cost benchmarking and market intelligence analysis.
• Lead and govern cost trend analysis and procurement performance reporting.Lead and govern budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring throughout project lifecycle.

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION

• Coordinate closely with Sales, Project, Technical and Finance teams to ensure accurate cost estimation and proper cost control.
• Lead and govern periodic procurement and commercial reports including:
  • Cost variance analysis
  • Procurement status reports
  • Contract risk summaries
  • Savings and negotiation outcomes
  • Project Costing Report
• Report to and receive supervision from Solution Manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• or related disciplines.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience handling high-rise, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or data center projects is preferred.
• Experience with main contractors is highly advantageous.