Quantity Surveyor

Search Index Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Index Pte Ltd is recruiting for an HDB Project role focusing on commercial and quantity surveying duties, including take-offs, tendering and cost control.

The ideal candidate holds a Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Construction Management and has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in building and construction, with strong Excel skills.

No Exp Are Welcome to Apply. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the building and construction industry.
• No experience are welcome to apply
• Strong experience in quantity take-off, tendering, costing and subcontractor procurement.
• Hands-on experience in interim valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Candidates with experience in value engineering and cost optimisation will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take off quantities, source subcontractors and suppliers, and prepare tender submissions.
• Prepare and evaluate price comparisons, bid analysis and costing summaries.
• Prepare cost analysis and develop cost reduction and value engineering strategies.
• Monitor project costs and ensure projects are delivered within the approved budget.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage interim valuations, progress claims and contract variations.
• Update and track claim submissions throughout the project.
• Prepare, review and negotiate final accounts.
• Liaise with management, consultants, contractors and subcontractors on costing and contractual matters.
• Control project scope and costs to achieve project objectives.
• Allocate and coordinate work packages with contractors and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and quantify potential cost savings.
• Ensure commercial and contractual activities comply with relevant building contract requirements.
• Perform other quantity surveying and commercial duties as required.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Tendering

Costing

Subcontractor procurement

Interim valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Contract administration

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDB Project

No Exp Are Welcome to Apply

Job Scope:

• Take off quantities, source subcontractors and suppliers, and prepare tender submissions.
• Prepare and evaluate price comparisons, bid analysis and costing summaries.
• Prepare cost analysis and develop cost reduction and value engineering strategies.
• Monitor project costs and ensure projects are delivered within the approved budget.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage interim valuations, progress claims and contract variations.
• Update and track claim submissions throughout the project.
• Prepare, review and negotiate final accounts.
• Liaise with management, consultants, contractors and subcontractors on costing and contractual matters.
• Control project scope and costs to achieve project objectives.
• Allocate and coordinate work packages with contractors and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and quantify potential cost savings.
• Ensure commercial and contractual activities comply with relevant building contract requirements.
• Perform other quantity surveying and commercial duties as required.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the building and construction industry.
• No experience are welcome to apply
• Strong experience in quantity take-off, tendering, costing and subcontractor procurement.
• Hands-on experience in interim valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Candidates with experience in value engineering and cost optimisation will have an added advantage.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. By submitting any application or résumé to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us collecting, using, retaining and disclosing your personal information to prospective employers for their consideration.

Yoong Poh Feng

EA License | 14C7092

EA Registration Number | R1105076