Quantity Surveyor

FOO BROTHERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FOO BROTHERS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage tendering, pricing, and contract administration. You will prepare enquiry plans, obtain quotations, and draft bills of quantities with detailed cost estimates.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring ethical procurement and timely submissions on variations and progress claims.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Building, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field, preferably in government tendering.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare enquiry plans and documents for pricing.
• Obtain, compile and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Prepare bills of quantities and perform quantity take-offs.
• Review contract documents and provide recommendations.
• Source, negotiate and procure trade packages in line with schedules.
• Assist in setting up project budgets and tracking payments.
• Maintain accurate variation and final account documentation.
• Ensure ethical procurement and compliant tendering practices.

Skills

Contract administration

Tendering

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Bilingual

Vendor negotiation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Building or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

This role involves preparing enquiry plans and documents for suppliers, obtaining and evaluating quotations, and preparing bills of quantities for the tendering process. You will conduct detailed breakdown pricing, review and interpret contract documents, source and negotiate trade packages, and manage contractual and variation documentation. The role includes assisting with project budget setup, following up on payment certificates, and ensuring timely submission of variation orders and progress claims.

Key Resposibilities:

1. 1. Prepare enquiry plans and documents to suppliers for pricing basis.
2. 2. Obtain, compile and evaluate quotations from suppliers/vendors according to tender/contract requirements.
3. 3. Prepare bill of quantities involving quantity take-off, materials sourcing, measuring and estimating material and labour costs.
4. 4. Carry out detailed breakdown pricing in excel spreadsheet.
5. 5. Review and interpret contract documents with recommendations for contractual disputes.
6. 6. Source, negotiate and procure trade packages in compliance with requirements and time schedule, including drafting subcontract documents.
7. 7. Ensure procurement functions are carried out ethically with objective and defendable decisions.
8. 8. Initiate, assist and lead contractual and variation management and documentation.
9. 9. Assist in setting up and updating project budgets on monthly basis.
10. 10. Follow up on payment certificates and payments with clients; ensure timely submission of variation orders and monthly progress claims; manage final account closing.

Requirements:

1. 1. Recognized Diploma or Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying or related discipline from reputable institutions.
2. 2. Minimum 1 year working experience in related field; familiar with contract administration, preferably in Construction Industrial.
3. 3. Experience in Structural, Architectural is an added advantage.
4. 4. Experience in Government Job Tendering.
5. 5. Demonstrated good letter writing skills in respect of contract provision and external communication.
6. 6. Good knowledge of construction related by-laws compliance.
7. 7. Completed at least one project account finalization.
8. 8. Eye to capture critical details and items in understanding drawing convention against BQ.
9. 9. Works well under fast-pace environment; detailed and meticulous.
10. 10. Takes initiative, proactive, result-orientated, open-minded, team player, works independently; bilingual language preferred.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.