Assistant Manager, Quantity Surveying (Building Project)

ONION SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ONION SEARCH PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor Manager in Singapore to lead a team of QS professionals on fast-track projects.

You will oversee post-contract administration, budgeting, cash flow control, and final accounts, while negotiating terms with subcontractors to stay within project budgets. The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 5 years of managerial experience, with strong knowledge of Singapore contract forms and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Quantity Surveying or Building and minimum 5 years’ managerial experience in a construction firm.
• Strong understanding of local Singapore contract forms (SIA, PSSCOC, REDAS) and cost control principles.
• Proficient in MS Office and QS software; excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors in post-contract and procurement administration for fast-track projects.
• Budgeting, cash-flow control, cost reporting, contract payments, and settlement of final accounts.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations, negotiate terms, and award contracts within budgets.
• Administer variations, EOT, and loss-and-expense claims; prepare monthly cost/progress reports.
• Engage clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve commercial issues and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Glodon

Job description

Our client is in construction industry (Grade A1 Contractor/ Class 1 General Builder) and they provide full suite of integrated construction services and solutions in both the public and private sectors.

JOB DIMENSION (SCOPE)

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors in post-contract and procurement administration of fast-track projects.
• Involve in project budgeting, controlling of cash flow and cost, processing of claims, contract payments and settlement of final accounts
• Manage and evaluate subcontractor/supplier quotations, negotiate terms, and award contracts in line with project budgets.
• Administer and monitor contractual matters, including progress claims, variations, extension of time (EOT), and loss and expense claims.
• Prepare monthly cost and progress reports to support project financial tracking and forecasting.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve commercial issues and ensure contract compliance.
• Assist in contract reviews, procurement strategies, and risk management processes.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor payments, VO submissions, and final accounts.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with main contract terms, SIA, PSSCOC, and local regulatory standards.
• Participate in site meetings, audits, and final project handovers related to commercial deliverables.
• Maintenance of proper documentation.

REQUIREMENT

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building or its equivalent with minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience at a managerial level in a construction firm
• Familiar with standard forms of contract used in Singapore (e.g. SIA, PSSCOC, REDAS).
• Good understanding of local construction costs, materials, and procurement practices.
• Strong knowledge in contract law, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QS software (e.g., CostX, Glodon, or similar).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.