Quantity Surveyor [ Pre contract / Project tender ]

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD. is seeking a Full-time Tender QS/Estimator in Singapore to lead tender submissions, assemble BOQs, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.

You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure bids meet client requirements and deliver cost-effective solutions. The role requires experience in tender/ pre-contract activities, the ability to prepare pricing, and strong attention to detail to identify discrepancies and savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering or pre-contract roles within construction, fitting-out, or related projects.
• Ability to prepare BOQ, quantities take-off, tender pricing, and quotation comparison.
• Familiarity with subcontractor/supplier sourcing and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive tender submissions.
• Issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers on time.
• Identify suitable subcontractors and suppliers based on scope and location.
• Review BOQ and prepare tender pricing documents.
• Clarify technical requirements and obtain quotations from subcontractors.
• Verify quantities and identify omissions in the BOQ.
• Ensure all project scopes are captured in tender prep.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to meet RFP and client requirements.
• Review documents and suggest cost-saving alternatives.
• Manage tender addenda and cost updates based on latest information.
• Submit tender queries to consultants/clients for clarification.
• Compile preliminary cost estimates with project staffing needs.
• Evaluate quotations and prepare commercial analysis.

Skills

Tender submissions

BOQ preparation

Cost estimation

Subcontractor sourcing

Tender analysis

Job description

Full time - perm

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate, competitive, and commercially viable tender submissions.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers in a timely manner.
• Identify and engage suitable subcontractors and suppliers based on project scope, capability, capacity, and location.
• Review and input Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and prepare tender pricing documents.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify technical requirements and obtain competitive quotations.
• Verify quantities, conduct measurement checks, and identify any omissions or discrepancies in the BOQ.
• Ensure all project scopes are captured during tender preparation.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure tender submissions meet RFP and client requirements.
• Review tender documents and recommend value engineering or cost-saving alternatives where suitable.
• Manage tender addenda and ensure subcontractors price based on the latest tender information.
• Prepare and submit tender queries or RFIs to consultants and clients where clarification is required.
• Compile preliminary cost estimates, including project preliminaries and staffing requirements, in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Evaluate and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare commercial analysis and recommendation reports.
• Complete estimating documentation and ensure compliance with company estimating procedures.
• Prepare tender assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and pricing clarifications for final submission.
• Support post-tender negotiations, clarifications, and handover to the project delivery team upon successful award.

Job Requirements:

• Have relevant tender / pre-contract experience, preferably as a Tender QS, Estimator, Pre-Contract QS, Cost Estimator, or QS Estimator in fitting-out or construction projects.
• Able to prepare BOQ, quantity take-off, tender pricing, and quotation comparison.
• Familiar with subcontractor and supplier sourcing, tender enquiries, and tender documentation.
• Able to identify tender discrepancies, omissions, project risks, and cost-saving opportunities.