Quantity Surveyor

KOH BROTHERS BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR (PTE.) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to assist in all project phases from pre-tender to post-contract. The role requires strong skills in quantity surveying, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering or related fields, with 1 to 5 years of experience preferred but training offered for fresh graduates. The position involves project budget preparation, sourcing, and negotiating with subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience as Quantity Surveyor, training provided for fresh entry level.
• Professional knowledge in relevant regulations and practices is required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize tasks autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-tender to post-contract stages including final accounts closing.
• Prepare contract documents and monitor variations.
• Compile project data for kick-off meetings with departments.
• Assist in preparing project budgets for approval.
• Source material pricings and conduct cost comparisons.
• Evaluate technical/commercial submissions from subcontractors.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Respond to subcontractor progress claims and issue payment responses.
• Manage monthly progress claim submissions to clients.
• Handle project administration and documentation.

Skills

Quantity Surveying administration

Problem analytical skills

Problem solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Civil & Structural and/or M&E Engineering

Job description

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist in Pre-tender to Post-contract stages including closing of final accounts for projects.
• Prepare contract documents, quantity take-off (if necessary), monitor variation, provide cost estimation and assist in managing cost information.
• Compile necessary project data to assist in organizing kick-off meeting with various departments for every project being awarded to brief on project schedule, procurement planning and delivery schedule.
• Assist in preparation of project budget for management’s approval upon project award.
• Sourcing of pricings for materials or subcontract work and prepare cost comparison for pricing analysis purposed and discuss with management.
• Evaluate technical / commercial submission of Subcontractors and vendors whenever necessary.
• Arrange and carry out tender interviews, negotiate of price with suppliers and subcontractors including of preparation of sub-contractors’ agreement / letter of award.
• Responds to all subcontractors or supplier’s progress claims. Evaluate, certify and issue Payment Response to Subcontractors within the monthly time frame as set out in Security of Payments Acts (SOP).
• Responsible to all projects’ monthly progress claim submission to customers.
• Project administration and documentation including closing of final accounts with the subcontractors / suppliers and clients.

Role Requirements:

• Diploma in Civil & Structural and/or M&E Engineering / Civil & Building
• 1 to 5 years for Quantity Surveyor with related working experiences, on-job training is provided for fresh entry level
• Professional knowledge in Quantity Surveying administration, Security of Payments Acts and Construction’s practices and regulations are required.
• Show independency ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office, good problem analytical and problem solving skills.
• Willing to work at Changi Airport area (East side)