Quantity Surveyor/ Contract Manager

SLA Singapore Land Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA Singapore Land Authority invites a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on large-scale commercial, integrated developments and major A&A works. You will oversee pre- and post-contract QS duties, tendering, cashflow, and final accounts, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in similar environments, strong numeracy, and familiarity with Singapore Public Sector procurement frameworks.

Qualifications

• Background in Building/Quantity Surveying (or SISV-recognised equivalent).
• Min 10 years' pre- and post-contract experience in consultancy or main contractor settings.
• Experience in large-scale integrated/mixed development projects preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and cost management software.
• Strong numeracy, communication and writing skills.
• Familiarity with BCA QFM/PQM, and Public Sector Standard Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across pre- and post-contract phases.
• Prepare cost estimates, procurement and tendering, and cashflow forecasts.
• Administer contracts, variations, and final accounts.
• Analyse project costs and financial data for decision-making.
• Coordinate tender processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Review variations, costs, and monthly financial reports.
• Derive yearly budget estimates and assist government budgeting.
• Apply cost analysis to physical construction data for project decisions.

Skills

MS Office

Cost management

Numeracy

Communication

Writing

Education

Building/Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

What the role is

You will be part of a project team working as a Quantity Surveyor on large scale commercial and integrated development and major A&A works.

What you will be working on

• Lead cost management, pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, tender evaluation, cashflow forecast, contract administration, variation, final account, etc
• Develop/Review cost estimate in various stages of the project from feasibility and viability studies, concept, schematic to design development and construction
• Contract administration including collecting, preparing, analysing, and interpreting project cost and financial data and related information
• Experience in construction economics, cost and financial management
• Ability to manage construction project procurement and contract – inclusive of identifying, collecting, processing and interpreting data and information for the evaluation and selection of appropriate procurement system and contractual arrangement, preparing tender and contract documents, administration of tendering processes and managing the implementation of construction contract.
• Responsible for the whole tender process including co-ordinating with various stakeholders
• Review variation request, assess the associated variation costs, mitigating of operating expenses, monthly financial report, processing of progress payment and final account
• To derive yearly budgetary estimates and familiar with government budgeting/projection
• Ability to analyse both cost components and practical physical construction works of a project in a scientific way and applies the results of his analysis to a variety of financial and economic problems confronting the developer and the designers

What we are looking for

• Background and qualification in Building / Quantity Surveying or equivalent (recognised by SISV)
• At least 10 years of relevant experience within pre and post contract in consultancy / main contractor environment
• Experience in large scale integrated development and mixed development projects would be an advantage
• Proficient with MS office program, cost management programs
• Good numeracy, communications and writing skills
• Familiar in BCA’s Quality-Fee Method (QFM) and Price-Quality Method (PQM) framework, Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract, etc.

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