Commercial Executive (CSA/M&E)

TOTAL FACILITY ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Facility Engineering Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Commercial Executive in Singapore to manage pre- and post-contract activities across M&E/CSA projects. You will coordinate tender submissions, cost estimation, and contract administration, ensuring cost control and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include preparing pricing, managing subcontractor quotations, and monitoring project budgets. Strong negotiation and English communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in pre- and post-contract roles, preferably with Main-Con or M&E projects.
• Experience in CSA or M&E projects.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Able to read & interpret project specifications/drawings.
• Good command of English to understand contract terms and negotiate with clients & contractors.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications to understand customer requirements.
• Source, evaluate and select subcontractors/vendors' quotations.
• Coordinate with technical and engineering team on technical proposal submission.
• Prepare BoQ take-off, cost estimation, cost breakdown and cost summary from inputs.
• Prepare pricing summaries and tender documents for submission to customers.
• Organise and transfer awarded projects to the project department for execution.
• Prepare progress claims, variation orders and final accounts with customers and subcontractors.
• Perform cost analysis and evaluate quotations, claims and variations.
• Project cost control and monitor project budget, insurance and bonds.
• Attend site meetings and conduct site measurements.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Reading drawings/specs

English communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Commercial Executive

The Commercial Executive shall prepare Pre-contract & Post-contract submissions and administrations for Construction (M&E/CSA) engineering works which encompasses tender preparation, submission, clarification, contract administration, progress claim, cost-control, monitoring of insurance, bond and DLP, with strong negotiation and detail-oriented skills.

Scope

The scope shall encompass the following:

1. Pre contract

• Study specification(s) to understand customer's requirements.
• Source, evaluate and select subcontractors/vendors' quotations to meet project tender and pricing requirements.
• Coordinate with technical and engineering team on technical proposal submission and enquiries.
• Prepare BoQ take-off, cost estimation, cost breakdown and cost summary based on technical/engineering inputs and customer's tender requirements.
• Perform cost analysis, attend tender discussions and prepare the presentation to Management for final decision.
• Prepare pricing summary and compile all tender document including schedule of rates, schedule of technical data, etc. for submission to customers.

2. Post contract

• Organise and transfer of awarded projects to the project department for execution including assist to arrange kick off meeting with project department.
• Contractual administration including preparation of progress claim, variation orders and final account with customers and subcontractors.
• Perform cost analysis and evaluate quotation, claim and variation claim from subcontractors.
• Project cost control and monitor project budget.
• Project insurance and bond monitoring.
• Project DLP monitoring.
• Attend site meeting and/or conduct site measurements.

3. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Civil Engineering or other equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the related field (pre and post contract) , preferably with Main-Con or M&E or other engineering services company.
• Experienced in Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) or Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects.
• Proficient and competent in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel.
• Able to read & interpret project specifications/drawings.
• Good command of English to understand contract terms and draft contracts & drive negotiation with clients & contractors.

We need a highly motivated team player that can demonstrate strong initiative and is driven for success.