Quantity Surveyor

China Construction(South Pacific) Development Company Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage cost comparisons, liaise with sub-contractors, and prepare financial orders and settlements. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Building, has at least 2 years of relevant experience in main-contracting, and is proficient in both Chinese and English due to the use of bilingual software systems. This role ensures meticulous analysis and contract negotiation within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a QS in main-contracting companies.
• Bilingual in Chinese and English, essential for using bilingual software.
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost comparisons.
• Liaise and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Responsible for preparing Variation Orders and claims.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with cost estimating software

Team player

Education

Degree / Diploma in Building

Tools

Project management applications

Cost estimating software

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and analyze cost comparison
• Obtaining quotations, liaising and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers
• Responsible for measuring quantities and taking off
• Prepare Variation Orders, claims, final accounts, settlement and sub-contractor payments
• All other QS related job

REQUIREMENT /QUALIFICATION

• Degree / Diploma in Building or its equivalent
• 2 years and above experience as QS in main-con companies
• Familiarity with relevant software and tools used in quantity surveying, such as cost estimating software and project management applications.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, contract administration & variation orders
• Able to work independently, be meticulous, analytical with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, a good team player & able to meet tight deadlines
• Bilingual in Chinese and English, as required by the company’s bilingual software system
• 5days work week