Assistant Quantity Surveyor Manager: Cost Control Lead

INTUIT RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

INTUIT RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor Manager to join a leading construction team. Based Islandwide, you will oversee post-contract QS activities, manage budgets, cost reporting, and procurement strategies, and drive value engineering for profitability.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in QS or related field, with 5+ years in a managerial or senior role within main-con projects, and can start on short notice. PDPA compliance noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in QS, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial or senior experience in a main-con environment.
• In-depth knowledge of standard construction contracts, contract law, and local regulatory standards.
• Strong understanding of local costs, materials, and procurement practices.
• Proficiency in QS software and Microsoft Office.
• Available to start on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of QS in all post-contract administration, including cost control, claims processing, and final account settlement.
• Develop and manage project budgets, control cash flow, and prepare monthly cost reports for financial tracking and forecasting.
• Administer the main contract and subcontracts, managing all variations, progress claims, extension of time requests, and loss and expense claims.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and award subcontractor and supplier packages in alignment with project budgets and procurement strategies.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve commercial issues and ensure strict contract compliance.
• Certify subcontractor payments, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives to enhance project profitability.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with relevant contract standards and local regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate commercial documentation and records.
• Participate in project meetings and audits, providing critical commercial oversight.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Contract law

QS software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in QS

Tools

QS software

MS Office

Job description

INTUIT RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor Manager to join a leading construction team. Based Islandwide, you will oversee post-contract QS activities, manage budgets, cost reporting, and procurement strategies, and drive value engineering for profitability.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in QS or related field, with 5+ years in a managerial or senior role within main-con projects, and can start on short notice. PDPA compliance noted.