Quantity Surveyor

Einc Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Einc Pte Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a capable Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, tendering, and contract administration across projects. You will monitor budgets, prepare progress claims, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure commercial success.

The role emphasizes negotiation, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant QS experience (or as required).
• Experience in electrical, lighting, M&E, or construction projects is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cost estimation software.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities (BQ) for projects.
• Analyze tender documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Source and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals.
• Evaluate tender returns and recommend suitable vendors and subcontractors.
• Review and administer contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and project requirements.
• Monitor contractual obligations and identify potential risks or variations.
• Support contract negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Track material usage, labour costs, and subcontractor expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare and submit progress claims to clients.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor and supplier payment claims.
• Verify completed work against contractual requirements before payment.
• Follow up on outstanding claims and payment matters.
• Assess project variations and changes in scope.
• Prepare variation quotations and supporting documentation.
• Negotiate variation costs with clients and subcontractors.
• Maintain records of approved and pending variations.
• Work closely with Procurement and Project Teams to source project materials.
• Compare supplier quotations and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets and schedules.
• Maintain accurate project cost records and documentation.
• Prepare periodic project cost reports for management review.
• Ensure proper filing of contracts, quotations, claims, and variation orders.
• Support project audits and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, Consultants, Suppliers, and Subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings when required.
• Provide commercial advice and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Project Coordination

Budgeting

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

2 to 5 years of relevant QS experience

Experience in electrical, lighting, M&E, or construction projects

Tools

Excel

Cost estimation software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation and Tendering

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities (BQ) for projects.
• Analyze tender documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Source and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals.
• Evaluate tender returns and recommend suitable vendors and subcontractors.

2. Contract Administration

• Review and administer contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and project requirements.
• Monitor contractual obligations and identify potential risks or variations.
• Support contract negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

3. Cost Control and Project Monitoring

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Track material usage, labour costs, and subcontractor expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

4. Progress Claims and Payment Certification

• Prepare and submit progress claims to clients.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor and supplier payment claims.
• Verify completed work against contractual requirements before payment.
• Follow up on outstanding claims and payment matters.

5. Variation and Change Management

• Assess project variations and changes in scope.
• Prepare variation quotations and supporting documentation.
• Negotiate variation costs with clients and subcontractors.
• Maintain records of approved and pending variations.

6. Procurement Support

• Work closely with Procurement and Project Teams to source project materials.
• Compare supplier quotations and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets and schedules.

7. Project Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate project cost records and documentation.
• Prepare periodic project cost reports for management review.
• Ensure proper filing of contracts, quotations, claims, and variation orders.
• Support project audits and compliance requirements.

8. Coordination

• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, Consultants, Suppliers, and Subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings when required.
• Provide commercial advice and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant QS experience (or as required).
• Experience in electrical, lighting, M&E, or construction projects is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cost estimation software.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.