Assistant QS Manager

SANLI E&C PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage contract administration and commercial performance across multiple projects. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the Singapore construction industry, with strong skills in claims management and contract compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing claims, ensuring documentation accuracy, and improving processes. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail essential for successful project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the Singapore construction industry.
• Strong understanding of PSSCOC contract administration.
• Proven experience in managing claims, variations, delays, and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing pre- and post-contract QS functions.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of contract claims.
• Monitor ongoing projects to ensure accurate handling of commercial matters.
• Support the rollout of improved QS procedures and best practices.
• Liaise with stakeholders on contractual matters.

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

Dispute resolution

Project monitoring

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Contract and Commercial Management
  • Assist in managing the full spectrum of pre- and post-contract QS functions.
  • Review, prepare, and validate variation claims, EOT submissions, and contractual correspondences.
  • Monitor project budgets, cost reports, cash flows, and commercial performance.
  • Review subcontractor claims, progress payments, and VOs to ensure accuracy and contractual compliance.
  • Provide commercial advice to project teams on entitlements, obligations, and risks.
• Claims, Disputes and Delay Management
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of main contract claims including delays/disruptions and loss & expense.
  • Ensure proper records, evidence, and supporting documentation are maintained for all claims.
  • Assist in negotiation and resolution of commercial disputes.
  • Continuously monitor project delays and risk areas to protect the company’s commercial position.
• Project Monitoring and Compliance
  • Closely monitor multiple ongoing projects to ensure commercial and contractual matters are handled in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ensure that project teams adhere to required documentation standards, approval processes, and reporting protocols.
  • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or non-compliance in commercial administration and escalate or rectify early.
  • Conduct periodic reviews on sites to ensure alignment with the company’s commercial requirements.
• Process Improvement and Best Practices
  • Support the rollout and implementation of enhanced QS procedures, templates, and commercial workflows.
  • Ensure improved practices are consistently applied across projects and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Promote a culture of proper documentation, commercial discipline, and accuracy.
  • Assist Contracts Manager in providing guidance and support to QS to uplift standards and improve overall competency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams on contractual and commercial matters, as required.
  • Provide support to the Contracts Manager on commercial analyses, reporting, and preparation of summaries or dashboards.
  • Assist in assessing project risks, opportunities, and commercial performance when needed.
• Team Support & Role Coverage
  • Provide support to project QS when additional assistance is required.
  • Stand in to cover QS responsibilities to ensure continuity of commercial administration, particularly during manpower gaps or transitional periods.
  • Ensure project deliverables, documentation, and commercial processes remain consistent and properly managed during such coverage.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the Singapore construction industry, with strong exposure to multi-discipline projects.
• Strong and practical understanding of PSSCOC contract administration (experience with REDAS, SIA or FIDIC is an advantage).
• Proven experience in managing claims, variations, EOT submissions, delays, and dispute matters.
• Highly meticulous, with strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and commercial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to maintain high standards of commercial governance. Ability to support the implementation of improved processes and drive consistent application of best practices across project teams.