Quantity Surveyor

GLOBAL ROAD MACHINERY & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage cost information, prepare tender documents, and oversee project budgets. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry. Strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential. This role includes responsibilities like negotiating subcontracts, certifying work progress, and ensuring timely payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience in the Construction industry.
• Good technical knowledge and well versed in interpretation of drawings.
• Independent and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tender documents and providing cost estimates.
• Prepare and call quotations, analyze costing for tenders.
• Certify progress work and manage contract variations.
• Track budget changes and submit monthly valuations.
• Monitor payment responses from clients and settle disputes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Survey or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparing tender/contract documents, working on quantities, taking off measurement, providing cost, estimates and managing cost information
• Prepare and call quotations, including analyzing and evaluating for costing of tender; or negotiate and award of subcontracts for project
• Assist in preparing cost budget, track changes in design/construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Certify and evaluate progress work done, includes contract administration for variations for both subcontract and main contract works
• Preparation and submission of monthly valuations for progress claim
• Monitoring and follow-up on the payment response from client until receipt and submission of invoice to clients
• Assist in verifying subcontractor claims, settle contractual disputes and finalization of accounts
• Ensure meticulous assessment of costs for all VO works
• Monitoring and submission of monthly Cash Flow and analysis
• Other ad-hoc duties when assigned by superiors

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Quantity Survey or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience in the Construction industry
• Independent and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good technical knowledge and well versed in interpretation of drawings
• Good communication and negotiation skills.