Quantity Survey Officer

Joy Nostalg Hotel; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Joy Nostalg Hotel is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Cost Estimator to support residential development projects in the Manila area. The role involves take-offs, estimating man-hours, materials, equipment and time, and preparing bills of quantities from plans and specifications.

You will schedule work, liaise with PBAC and Management, maintain cost databases, and ensure proper documentation. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• License is an advantage but not required.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience as Quantity Surveyor or Cost Estimator in a Residential Development Company.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies across land development, civil, architectural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and finishing work.
• Thorough and updated knowledge of costs of construction materials and labor.
• Must communicate well across all levels and be meticulous and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs and estimate man-hours per discipline.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment and time requirements from plans, specifications and construction documents.
• Provide cost estimates and bill of quantities.
• Schedule work using Excel, Primavera or other scheduling tools.
• Collaborate with PBAC, Construction Management and Supply Chain teams on project cost estimates.
• Build and update database; file plans, reports and other contract documents for easy access.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera

Job description

Job Description:

• Perform construction take-offs, estimate man-hours per discipline of expertise (Architectural, Structural, Sanitary,

Electrical and Mechanical)

• Perform cost estimation of labor, materials, equipment and time requirements using plans, specifications and construction documents provided by the Design Management Group
• Provide cost estimates and bill of quantities
• Schedule work using Excel, Primavera or other scheduling tools, solicit and evaluate subcontractor quotes, and work

closely with other estimators in their discipline field in compiling a complete project estimate

• Discusses and confers with the Project Bidding and Awards Committee (PBAC), the Construction Management Department and Supply Chain Management Group regarding project cost estimates;
• Database build-up and updating
• Files plans, reports and other contract documents in proper storage for easy access and retrieval
• Performs all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• License is an advantage but not a requirement
• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience as Quantity Surveyor and/or Cost Estimator in a Residential Development Company
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies of various projects - land development, civil, architectural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and finishing work
• Thorough and updated knowledge of costs of construction materials and labor
• Must be able to communicate well across all levels in the organization
• Meticulous and attentive to details
• Must have good communication and presentation skills