Quantity Surveyor (STT GDC) Philippines)

Globe Telecom; Atimonan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Telecom is seeking a Quantity Surveying professional to provide cost management services for data center facilities in the Philippines. The role includes BOQ preparation, detailed quantity take-offs, unit rate build-ups, and cost estimation for baseline budgets and design changes.

You will evaluate vendor proposals, support procurement, and manage variation orders within client projects. The candidate should demonstrate strong commercial acumen, contract administration knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Detailed quantity take-offs and unit rate estimations
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for data hall fit-outs, office fit-outs, and MEP work
• Strong commercial acumen for vendor proposals, reconciliations, cost auditing, and variation orders
• Budget tracking, cost reporting, and variance analysis across data center development projects
• Stakeholder and vendor management to align internal teams with contractors and subcontractors

Responsibilities

• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation and take-offs.
• Execute material quantity take-offs and prepare BOQ for data hall and office fit-outs.
• Develop unit rate build-ups and generate cost estimates for baseline budgets and design variations.
• Evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals and perform commercial reconciliations.
• Lead procurement support in tender evaluations, awards, and cost reporting.
• Manage variation orders, contract administration, and monthly payment applications.
• Monitor cost reports and track variances across projects.

Job description

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal.

Job Description

Provides Quantity Surveying and cost management services across STT GDC Philippines data center facilities, supporting customer fit-out, data hall development (1MW-4MW), customer office fit-outs, and electrical distribution infrastructure works. Responsible for preparing comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQ), executing material quantity take-offs and Unit Rate Estimations, evaluating vendor proposals and commercial reconciliations, and performing cost/rate audits to mitigate variance prior to budget execution.

• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation & Take-offs

Execute detailed material quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQ) across data hall fit-outs, office fit-outs, and MEP/infrastructure projects according to standard measurement rules.

• Cost Estimation & Rate Analysis Develop unit rate build-ups, perform detailed cost audits, and generate cost estimates for baseline budgets, customer fit-outs, and proposed design variations.
• Commercial Reconciliation & Procurement Support Evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals, perform commercial reconciliations, lead cost comparisons, and support procurement in tender evaluations and award recommendations.
• Contract Administration & Variation Order Management Assess contractor claims, verify variation orders, manage monthly payment applications, perform site measurement audits, and assist in final account reconciliations.
• Budget Tracking & Cost Report Monitoring Monitor project baseline budgets, track cost commitments and cash flow projections, update cost reports regularly, and analyze financial variances across data center development and fit-out packages.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Cost Estimation & Measurement: Strong proficiency in detailed quantity take-offs, unit rate estimations, and preparing comprehensive Bills
• of Quantities (BOQ).
• Commercial Management: Adept at evaluating vendor proposals, conducting commercial reconciliations, cost auditing, and managing variation orders.
• Contract Administration & Claims: Knowledgeable in construction contracts, evaluation of claims, and managing procurement documentation and tender packages.
• Data Center Infrastructure Awareness: Familiarity with data hall development, customer fit-outs, and MEP/electrical distribution cost structures in critical facilities.

Core / Behavioral Competencies

• Commercial Acumen & Cost Control: Strong financial awareness and understanding of market rates, procurement strategies, and budget management to maximize value and prevent cost overruns.
• Negotiation & Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively negotiate vendor proposals, variation orders, final accounts, and commercial reconciliations.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: High accuracy and thoroughness in executing quantity take-offs, preparing BOQs, reviewing contract documentation, and auditing cost estimates.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to perform comparative cost analysis, evaluate claims, identify financial discrepancies, and resolve commercial disputes objectively.
• Commercial Risk Management: Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of contractual and financial risks to prevent budget variances and project delays.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Ability to build collaborative relationships and align internal teams, external QS consultants, general contractors, and trade subcontractors on commercial goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants.

Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here

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