Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Material Coordinator (ACMV)

LEE TECH ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LEE TECH ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant QS with a strong focus on material planning, procurement, and site logistics in Singapore.

The role involves taking off quantities from drawings, sourcing quotes, issuing POs, and coordinating deliveries to keep site operations on schedule and within budget. The candidate should have 1–3+ years of relevant experience, proficient Excel skills, and familiarity with AutoCAD or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of experience in material take-offs, procurement, or QS support in construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform material take-offs and quantity calculations from drawings, specs, and site requirements.
• Source, compare, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms across suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and track order status from placement to delivery.
• Plan and schedule material delivery arrangements according to site construction phases and storage capacity.
• Liaise with site engineers to verify DOs, report discrepancies, damages, or wastage.
• Assist in tracking project material budgets, verify supplier invoices, and prepare monthly claims.
• Maintain accurate material inventory records, procurement tracking sheets, and site delivery logs.

Skills

Material take-offs

Procurement

Coordination

Cost control

Negotiation

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an Assistant QS with a strong focus on material planning, procurement, and site logistics. In this role, you will perform material take-offs from architectural and structural drawings, source quotes, issue purchase orders, and coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers and site supervisors to keep site operations running without material delays or budget overruns.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precise material take-offs and quantity calculations based on drawings, specifications, and site requirements.
• Source, compare, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms across suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and track order status from placement to delivery.
• Plan and schedule material delivery arrangements according to site construction phases and storage capacity.
• Liaise closely with site engineers and supervisors to cross-check delivery orders (DOs), verify delivered quantities, and report discrepancies, damages, or wastage.
• Assist in tracking project material budgets, verifying supplier invoices against delivered quantities, and preparing monthly payment claims.
• Maintain accurate material inventory records, procurement tracking sheets, and site delivery logs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• [1–3+] years of experience handling material take-offs, procurement, or QS support in construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, cost comparisons); familiarity with measurement tools (e.g., AutoCAD) is an asset.
• Good understanding of standard construction materials, site logistics, and lead-time planning.
• Strong coordination, negotiation, and communication skills to work effectively with suppliers and site teams.