Lead Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Contracts

CHUNG SHING ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHUNG SHING ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimates, tender documents, and cost control for building projects. You will read drawings, perform take-offs, prepare quotations and monitor subcontractor payments.

You will liaise with clients and consultants, prepare final accounts and variations, attend site meetings, and coordinate with the project team to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Knowledge of quantity take-off, cost control, progress claims and variation works.
• Able to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant QS software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documents.
• Perform quantity take-off and measurement based on drawings.
• Prepare quotations, progress claims and Variation Orders (VO).
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and claims.
• Prepare subcontractor payment certificates and monitor payments.
• Monitor project costs and prepare regular cost reports.
• Handle contract administration and contractual documentation.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, Project Managers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend site meetings and carry out site measurements when required.
• Other Ad hoc duties.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Excel

QS software

Job description

CHUNG SHING ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimates, tender documents, and cost control for building projects. You will read drawings, perform take-offs, prepare quotations and monitor subcontractor payments.

You will liaise with clients and consultants, prepare final accounts and variations, attend site meetings, and coordinate with the project team to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and strong negotiation skills.