Associate Quantity Surveyor

OHA GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OHA GLOBAL PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an Associate Quantity Surveyor to support the QS team in cost management and commercial advisory across construction projects.

You will assist with cost estimation, tender documentation, contract administration, and financial reporting under guidance of senior QS professionals. The role involves site visits, liaising with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, and contributing to cost-control at multiple design stages.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting cost estimation and budgeting for construction projects.
• Ability to prepare Bills of Quantities and pricing docs.
• Familiar with tender documentation and procurement processes.
• Experience tracking contract variations and interim valuations.
• Experience with financial reporting and cost-to-completion analysis.
• Willingness to liaise with clients, architects, engineers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management and estimation for projects.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and budgets.
• Assist in tender documentation and evaluations.
• Administer construction contracts and track variations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow projections.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender documentation

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Site measurements

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Associate Quantity Surveyor

Position Overview

The Associate Quantity Surveyor supports the QS team in providing cost management and commercial advisory services across construction projects. This role involves assisting with cost estimation, tender documentation, contract administration, and financial reporting under the guidance of senior quantity surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Estimation

• Assist in preparing preliminary cost estimates and budget forecasts
• Conduct quantity take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ) and pricing documents
• Support feasibility studies and cost planning at various design stages
• Maintain and update cost databases and benchmark information

Tender & Procurement

• Assist in preparing tender documentation and specifications
• Compile and analyse tender submissions from contractors
• Prepare tender comparison reports and recommendation summaries
• Support contractor pre-qualification assessments
• Attend tender interviews and site clarification meetings

Contract Administration

• Assist in preparing and administering construction contracts (SIA, PSSCOC, REDAS, etc.)
• Track and monitor contract variations and change orders
• Support the preparation of interim valuations and payment certificates
• Assist in assessing contractor claims and extension of time submissions
• Maintain project cost records and documentation

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow projections
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets
• Assist in preparing final accounts and project close-out documentation
• Support financial forecasting and cost-to-completion analysis

General Duties

• Conduct site visits and measurements as required
• Liaise with project stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutesSupport business development activities including fee proposals