Quantity Surveyor Manager

Capefront Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Capefront Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced QS Manager (Tender) to lead tender and pre-contract quantity surveying for major Singapore projects. You will estimate costs, oversee value engineering, and manage procurement and contractual risks, ensuring competitive tender pricing.

The ideal candidate holds a QS degree with 10–15 years in construction, with proven tendering and pre/post-contract prowess, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with project teams on budgets and

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years’ relevant QS experience in the construction industry.
• Strong experience in tendering and pre/post-contract management.
• Experience in foundation and RC structural works for medium to large-scale projects.
• Good knowledge of cost estimation, procurement and contract administration.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost estimates for tender and bidding projects.
• Lead value engineering and develop competitive tender pricing.
• Review subcontractor/supplier quotations and support procurement negotiations.
• Review contracts and identify commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage claims, variations, EOT and prolongation costs.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to project teams.
• Monitor project budgets, claims and subcontractor payments.
• Report key commercial and contractual matters to management.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Pre/post-contract management

Value engineering

Procurement

Contract administration

Commercial negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Budget monitoring

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QS Manager(Tender) to join our client construction team in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tender and pre-contract quantity surveying activities, including cost estimation, value engineering, procurement and commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare cost estimates for tender and bidding projects.
• Lead value engineering and develop competitive tender pricing.
• Review subcontractor/supplier quotations and support procurement negotiations.
• Review contracts and identify commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage claims, variations, EOT and prolongation costs.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to project teams.
• Monitor project budgets, claims and subcontractor payments.
• Report key commercial and contractual matters to management.

Key Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years’ relevant QS experience in the construction industry.
• Strong experience in tendering and pre/post-contract management.
• Experience in foundation and RC structural works for medium to large-scale projects.
• Good knowledge of cost estimation, procurement and contract administration.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.