Assistant QS Manager - Construction, Cost Control

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveying Manager to support commercial and contractual activities across pre-contract to post-contract stages.

You will focus on cost control, procurement, contract administration, and project profitability, while developing the Quantity Surveying team. Responsibilities include managing cost planning, tendering, reviewing take-offs and BQ, preparing cost forecasts, evaluating tenders, administering interim payments and final accounts, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field required.
• 7–8 years of relevant experience in construction.
• Experience with tendering, procurement and contract administration.
• Strong cost control and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying, cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration.
• Review quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BQ), tender documentation, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budgets, cash flow, cost forecasts, and project profitability.
• Evaluate tenders, support subcontractor procurement and negotiations, and prepare award recommendations.
• Administer interim payments, variations, EOTs, contractual claims, and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering initiatives.
• Lead commercial discussions with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Provide technical guidance, review, and mentoring to Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.
• Prepare commercial and management reports on project cost and financial performance.
• Ensure commercial activities comply with contractual requirements, company policies, and relevant industry standards.

Skills

Cost control

Tendering

Contract administration

Cost planning

Team mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

WECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveying Manager to support commercial and contractual activities across pre-contract to post-contract stages.

You will focus on cost control, procurement, contract administration, and project profitability, while developing the Quantity Surveying team. Responsibilities include managing cost planning, tendering, reviewing take-offs and BQ, preparing cost forecasts, evaluating tenders, administering interim payments and final accounts, and