Quantity Surveyor (QS)

CA FACILITIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Facilities Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on construction projects in Singapore. You will review drawings, prepare cost estimates, and manage budgets from tendering through final accounts.

You will work with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to obtain quotations, monitor expenditures, prepare claims, variations and VO/WO documentation, and maintain accurate cost records across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline from a recognised institution
• Minimum 3 years of continuous relevant QS experience, preferably 3–5 years in construction, M&E, interior fit-out and/or specialist engineering projects
• Strong experience in tendering, cost estimation, procurement, cost control, progress claims, variations and contract administration
• Experience in project budgeting, financial projections, final accounts, quantity take-off and site measurement
• Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, BQ and contract documents
• Good negotiation, analytical, numerical, documentation and communication skills
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with relevant stakeholders
• Knowledge of the Singapore construction industry and prevailing market rates is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BQ)
• Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, tender pricing and budgetary costing
• Obtain, evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and specialists
• Prepare project budgets, cost plans, financial projections and cost estimates
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, variations, claims and projected final costs against approved budgets
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims with complete supporting documents
• Prepare and manage quotations, Variation Orders (VOs), Work Orders and additional works
• Manage contractual and commercial matters, including claims, variations, payments and final accounts
• Liaise with Employer Representatives, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders on QS and commercial matters
• Maintain accurate QS, cost and contractual records

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Procurement

Cost control

Variations

Contract administration

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Independent work

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BQ)

• Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, tender pricing and budgetary costing

• Obtain, evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and specialists

• Prepare project budgets, cost plans, financial projections and cost estimates

• Monitor expenditure, commitments, variations, claims and projected final costs against approved budgets

• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims with complete supporting documents

• Prepare and manage quotations, Variation Orders (VOs), Work Orders and additional works

• Manage contractual and commercial matters, including claims, variations, payments and final accounts

• Liaise with Employer Representatives, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders on QS and commercial matters

• Maintain accurate QS, cost and contractual records

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline from a recognised institution

• Minimum 3 years of continuous relevant QS experience, preferably 3–5 years in construction, M&E, interior fit-out and/or specialist engineering projects

• Strong experience in tendering, cost estimation, procurement, cost control, progress claims, variations and contract administration

• Experience in project budgeting, financial projections, final accounts, quantity take-off and site measurement

• Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, BQ and contract documents

• Good negotiation, analytical, numerical, documentation and communication skills

• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with relevant stakeholders

• Knowledge of the Singapore construction industry and prevailing market rates is an advantage