Quantity Surveyor

LIAN BENG CONSTRUCTION (1988) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LIAN BENG CONSTRUCTION (1988) PTE LTD invites applications for a Diploma-qualified Quantity Surveyor to support pre-contract tender activities in Singapore. You will collect tender documents, review specifications and coordinate with departments on commercial items to prepare accurate cost estimates.

The role requires at least 2 years of local construction experience, with responsibilities spanning tender summaries, quote comparisons, cost breakdowns, and subcontract documentation to help secure

Qualifications

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building/Construction/Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the local construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Collect tender documents and check for completeness.
• Study and review tender documents including specifications and drawings.
• Coordinate with relevant departments on commercial items (insurance, etc.).
• Coordinate and obtain technical information to perform cost estimates.
• Attend site visits and clarification meetings with the customer.
• Compile quotations, compare quotes, review prices, and summarise subcontracts, materials and equipment.
• Estimate indirect costs, such as staff, site establishment and other costs.
• Prepare tender summaries for management review.
• Assist in preparing quantities for tenders, variations and progress claims.
• Assist Project Managers with quantities for variations and progress claims.
• Prepare post-contract transfer of documents and subcontract documents.

Education

Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building/Construction/Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Collect tender documents and check for completeness
• Study and review the tender documents, which include specifications, drawings, commercial requirements and technical requirements
• To co-ordinate with the relevant departments on commercial items e.g. insurance cover etc
• To co-ordinate and obtain technical information in order to do cost estimates
• Where required, to carry out material take-off including man-hours estimates; obtaining material / equipment prices from both local and oversee vendors; obtaining quotes on services ad subcontracting works
• To attend site visits and clarification meetings with the customer
• Compilation of quotations, comparison of quotes, review of prices, selection of competitive prices and summarising subcontracts, materials and equipment
• Estimation of indirect costs e.g. staffs, site establishment and other miscellaneous costs
• To compile unit rates, construction equipment rates and other cost information required for the bid
• To assist in preparation of tender summary for management review
• Checking of proposal against tender requirements
• To prepare supporting information for the management during tender negotiation stage
• To assist in working out quantities for tender, project variations and progress claims
• To assist the Project Managers in working out quantities for variations and progress claims
• To prepare the post-contract transfer of documents
• To prepare subcontract documents
• Other duties as assigned by the Departmental Manager

Job Requirements

• At least Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building/Construction/Civil Engineering
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experiences in local construction industry