Dynamic Quantity Surveyor — Cost & Tender Expert

HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Construction Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support cost estimation, tender preparation and cost comparisons. You will work with senior QS to liaise with subcontractors and suppliers, obtain quotations and prepare tender documents.

The role requires independent work under tight deadlines, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach to deliver accurate measurements, claims, final accounts, and payments.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience in main construction companies
• Experience in HDB contracts an advantage
• Be able to work independently with minimum guidance and under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Good team player, keen desire to learn, contribute, advance and progress with the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost estimation and future tender exercise.
• Assist prepare and analyze the cost comparison together with Senior QS.
• Liaise and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Obtaining quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and administer tender documents and doing costing summary and price comparison.
• Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts.
• Prepare Variation Orders, claims, final accounts, settlement and sub-contractor payments.
• Certify and evaluate progress work done, includes contract administration for variations for both subcontract and main contract works.
• Be meticulous, analytical with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, a good team player & able to meet tight deadlines.
• Perform all other QS-related jobs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender analysis

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building

Job description

Houston Construction Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support cost estimation, tender preparation and cost comparisons. You will work with senior QS to liaise with subcontractors and suppliers, obtain quotations and prepare tender documents.

The role requires independent work under tight deadlines, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach to deliver accurate measurements, claims, final accounts, and payments.