Senior Quantity Surveyor, Sabah — Commercial Lead

1498295-W; Sabah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1498295-W is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead pre- and post-contract commercial activities for Sabah projects. You will manage bills, budgets, cash flow, cost control, claims, variations, procurement and final accounts, guiding junior staff. Strong negotiation and site verification skills are essential.

Experience in quantity surveying and construction project commercial management is required, with a focus on accuracy, risk management, and timely reporting to Management.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying and construction project commercial management.
• Ability to prepare and review Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and tender documents.
• Proficiency in cost planning, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience in managing subcontractor procurement and evaluation.
• Knowledge of Variation Orders and contract matters.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior QS staff.
• Attention to detail and accurate commercial records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, tender documents and tender evaluations.
• Prepare project budgets, cost plans and cash flow forecasts and monitor expenditure.
• Manage and monitor project costs and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review and submit monthly progress claims to clients/consultants and follow up on certification and payment.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor and supplier progress claims, ensuring quantities, rates and completed works are properly verified.
• Identify, prepare, evaluate and negotiate Variation Orders arising from changes in scope, drawings, specifications or site conditions.
• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs, measurements and site verification of completed works.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including RFQ preparation, quotation analysis, tender comparison, negotiation and recommendation for award.
• Prepare regular cost reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, budget variance reports and commercial updates for Management.
• Lead the preparation, negotiation and settlement of final accounts with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost planning

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Tendering

Contract negotiation

Site verification

Leadership

Detail orientation

Job description

1498295-W is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead pre- and post-contract commercial activities for Sabah projects. You will manage bills, budgets, cash flow, cost control, claims, variations, procurement and final accounts, guiding junior staff. Strong negotiation and site verification skills are essential.

Experience in quantity surveying and construction project commercial management is required, with a focus on accuracy, risk management, and timely reporting to Management.