Quantity Surveyor

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Manager, Contracts in day-to-day operations. The role involves preparing cost estimates and plans and managing all project costs while administering contractual, tender, and claim issues.

Key duties include overseeing post‑contract quantity surveying functions, measuring and valuing work, managing variations and payments, monitoring budgets, and liaising with project teams to address commercial issues

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in the procurement of construction projects and/or building variation works.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post-contract QS functions including measurement, valuation, and cost control for civil works.
• Administer contracts, manage variations, claims, and payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, and prepare financial reports for management.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with project teams to track progress and resolve commercial issues.
• Review and verify subcontractor claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and client requirements.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project managers and engineers.
• Maintain updated records of cost data, procurement, and contract documentation.
• Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the reporting manager

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contracts Administration

Tender management

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction management degree

Related discipline

Job description

(A) Job Summary:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor assists the Senior Manager, Contracts in day-to-day operations. Duties include preparing cost estimates and plans and managing all costs involved for the project while administering contractual, tender, and claim issues.

(B) Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee post-contract QS functions including measurement, valuation, and cost control for civil works.
• Administer contracts, manage variations, claims, and payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, and prepare financial reports for management.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with project teams to track progress and resolve commercial issues.
• Review and verify subcontractor claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and client requirements.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project managers and engineers.
• Maintain updated records of cost data, procurement, and contract documentation.
• Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the reporting manager

(C) Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in the procurement of construction projects and/or building variation works.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts

(E) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Good knowledge of Quantity Surveying and Contracts Administration.
• Good construction knowledge which will be an asset for procurement and variation claims.
• Familiar with tender and post-contract management processes.
• Strong time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage particular tasks in charge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues quickly