Quantity Surveyor - Facade/Building Exterior

CENTURY GLOBAL RESOURCES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Global Resources Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for façade projects, delivering precise take-offs, tender submissions, and strict budget control to ensure project success.

You will review tender documents and drawings to identify façade work, prepare detailed estimates, manage procurement, negotiate subcontractor contracts, and monitor costs against budgets throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree, or higher in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in façade, curtain wall, cladding, glazing, or building-envelope projects.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and preparing quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and tender submissions.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills demonstrated in project contexts.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, and project specifications to identify façade work requirements and scope.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, tender pricing, and complete tender submissions to support project bidding.
• Source materials by obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to prepare cost comparisons.
• Develop costing summaries, procurement schedules, and subcontractor packages to facilitate project planning and execution.
• Assist in negotiating, appointing, and awarding subcontractor contracts to secure competitive and compliant agreements.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and recommend corrective actions to address cost overruns promptly.
• Manage project variations by assessing cost and time impacts, preparing quotations, and negotiating with clients and subcontractors.
• Assess subcontractors’ progress claims, prepare payment certificates, and finalize accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Verify submission of required subcontractor bonds, warranties, and supporting documents to maintain contract compliance.
• Prepare regular cost reports and perform additional duties as assigned to support project management and decision-making.

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (Diploma/BA/BSc)

Engineering degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Facade/Building Exterior

Job Summary

You will lead quantity surveying activities for façade projects, delivering accurate cost estimates, managing procurement, and controlling project budgets to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, and project specifications to identify façade work requirements and scope
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, tender pricing, and complete tender submissions to support project bidding
• Source materials by obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to prepare cost comparisons
• Develop costing summaries, procurement schedules, and subcontractor packages to facilitate project planning and execution
• Assist in negotiating, appointing, and awarding subcontractor contracts to secure competitive and compliant agreements
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and recommend corrective actions to address cost overruns promptly
• Manage project variations by assessing cost and time impacts, preparing quotations, and negotiating with clients and subcontractors
• Assess subcontractors’ progress claims, prepare payment certificates, and finalize accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Verify submission of required subcontractor bonds, warranties, and supporting documents to maintain contract compliance
• Prepare regular cost reports and perform additional duties as assigned to support project management and decision-making

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Diploma, Degree, or higher in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience in façade, curtain wall, cladding, glazing, or building-envelope projects
Proficient in reading construction drawings and preparing quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and tender submissions
Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills demonstrated in project contexts
Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under tight deadlines