Quantity Surveyor

JIN CHOON CIVIL ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor. The role involves taking off quantities, preparing pricing comparisons, and liaising with clients on progress payment claims. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, a minimum of 2 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Candidates should exhibit a positive work attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role offers opportunities for continuous improvement within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of working experience required.
• Experience with main contractors in building jobs is advantageous.
• Good experience in measurement and costing is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take off quantities and costing for estimates, claims, and accounts.
• Prepare price comparison and project costing sheets.
• Study drawings and specifications for project requirements.
• Liaise with clients on monthly progress payment claims.
• Certify sub-contractors’ claims and evaluate variations.
• Operate cost control system for budget monitoring.

Skills

Budget control

Good communication skills

Time management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Taking off quantities and costing for pre-tender estimate, variation order, claim, re-measurement and final account
• Prepare price comparison and project costing sheet
• Study drawings, specifications to understand project requirements for design change, claim and variation order
• Prepare, collate and liaise with client and internal project team on monthly progress payment claim and substantiation
• Prepare document for sourcing of quotations and calling of sub-contract tender including tender evaluation, recommending award and preparing sub-contract document
• Certify sub-contractors’ monthly progress claim and evaluate variation works
• Operate cost control system for budget monitoring and tracking
• Exercise good budget control and monitoring
• Knowledge in cashflow projection is a plus
• Any other duties as assigned by reporting officer

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction field
• Minimum 2 years of working experience.
• Hardworking, motivated and committed to any given task and company mission
• Able to work under stress and within timeline to deliver result
• Positive work attitude; seek continuous improvement
• A good team player with good communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to multi-task and render good support to reporting officer and project team
• Previous working experience with both main contractor in building jobs will be advantageous
• Good experience in measurement and costing is a must