quantity surveyor

GM MANPOWER SERVICE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Manpower Service Pte. Ltd. is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to support project costing, tender documentation, supplier quotations, and delivery timelines.

You will work with sales, accounts, finance, procurement and design teams to manage project costs within budget and to ensure profitable outcomes. Responsibilities include preparing BOQ, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring budgets, keeping records, and advising on procurement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or polytechnic diploma in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quantity surveying or contracts management, preferably in the construction industry.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.
• Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum, commercial fit-out, hotel or retail projects.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per tender/project drawings.
• Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheet & drawings received from contractors or from the sales team.
• Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
• Assisting Sales manager in preparing techno-commercial proposals for the tender submissions.
• Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings.
• Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
• Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
• Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bill of quantities (BOQ)

Tender documentation

Contract negotiation

Cost control

AutoCAD

Quantity surveying

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Quantity take-off software

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

As a quantity surveyor, you will assist Sales manager to support in project costing, tender documentation, supplier quotations, delivery timelines, schedules & tender submissions. Your role will be highly critical in ensuring the financial success of our projects.
As a vital team member, you will be reporting to the sales manager & work closely with account & finance, procurement, design and Project teams to manage the project costs, deliveries and completion of projects within the stipulated budget. You will be essential to the Team’s success by providing expert advice on cost management, contract negotiation and procurement. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that the projects are profitable and financially sustainable.

Objectives of this role

• Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms.
• Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures.

Your tasks

• Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per tender/project drawings.
• Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheet & drawings received from contractors or from the sales team.
• Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
• Assisting Sales manager in preparing techno-commercial proposals for the tender submissions.
• Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings.
• Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
• Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
• Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or polytechnic diploma in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quantity surveying or contracts management, preferably in the construction industry.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.
• Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum, commercial fit-out, hotel or retail projects.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience working on various construction projects, including residential and commercial sites.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Experience with building information modelling (BIM) and quantity take-off software.
• Familiarity with contract law and construction contracts.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work under pressure.