Quantity Surveyor

MADD PROJECTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MADD PROJECTS PTE. LTD. is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, tendering, contract administration, and cost control across projects in Singapore.

You will prepare BOQs, budgets, and cost breakdowns, plus review contracts and progress claims to safeguard commercial interests. You will coordinate with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors, monitor expenditures, and ensure timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, tender preparation, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of construction costs, materials, and contract terms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related applications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Meticulous and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Prepare project cost estimates, budgets, and BOQ; analyze project costs.
• Tender & Quotation Management: Prepare tender submissions, quotations, cost breakdowns, and tender documentation; source and evaluate quotations; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Contract Administration: Review contract documents, prepare progress claims, VO, and final accounts; monitor obligations and payments.
• Project Cost Control: Monitor expenditure against budgets; maintain cost records; track costs.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination: Liaise with managers, suppliers, subcontractors; verify claims and invoices; follow up on payments.
• Other Duties: Maintain documentation and file QS records; perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

   • Prepare project cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities (BOQ) based on drawings, specifications, and tender documents.

   • Analyze project costs and provide cost advice to support project planning and decision-making.

2. Tender & Quotation Management

   • Prepare tender submissions, quotations, cost breakdowns, and tender documentation.

   • Source, evaluate, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

   • Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve cost efficiency.

3. Contract Administration

   • Review contract documents, specifications, and commercial terms.

   • Prepare progress claims, variation orders (VO), and final accounts.

   • Monitor contractual obligations, payment terms, and project costs throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Project Cost Control

   • Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns.

   • Maintain accurate cost records and prepare cost reports for management.

   • Track material costs, subcontractor costs, and other project-related expenses.

5. Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination

   • Liaise with project managers, site personnel, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants on commercial and contractual matters.

   • Verify subcontractor claims and invoices against work completed and contractual terms.

   • Follow up on outstanding quotations, claims, and payments.

6. Other Duties

   • Maintain proper documentation and filing of all QS-related records.

   • Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, tender preparation, and contract administration.

• Good knowledge of construction costs, materials, subcontractor pricing, and contract terms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant computer applications.

• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.

• Good negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Meticulous, responsible, and able to meet project deadlines.