Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor (CSA/MEP)

Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Cost Consultant to support cost planning and procurement strategy across project stages from feasibility to final account.

You will prepare cost plans, take-offs, tender documents, and assist in contract administration, while liaising with engineers, architects, designers and owners to drive value and efficiency for clients.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in QS/Engineering, with up to 5 years' experience (CM/QS) or up to 8 years (SQS) in a similar QS/Cost Consultancy position.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in pre-construction and construction phases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tech-savvy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking.
• Attention to detail and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost plans with take-offs and pricing.
• Consult with engineers, architects, designers and owners on cost changes.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies.
• Support pre-qualification and contractor evaluation.
• Prepare tender documents and manage tender process.
• Compare tender returns and negotiate pricing with contractors/subcontractors.
• Evaluate and administer contracts, including valuations and final accounts.
• Maintain client relationships with design consultants and contractors.
• Certify final payment claims and prepare cost reports for sign-off.
• Provide cost advisory support across all project stages from feasibility to final account.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Organized approach

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree/diploma in QS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

This role involves assisting in the preparation of cost plans, conferring with engineers, architects, designers and owners on changes and adjustments, and advising clients on procurement strategies. You will support pre-qualification processes, prepare tender documents, compare tender returns, evaluate and administer contracts, maintain client relationships, and provide cost advisory support across all project stages from feasibility through to final account.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of cost plans including taking off quantities and pricing for projects

• Confer with engineers, architects, designers and owners on changes and adjustments to cost plans

• Advise clients on procurement strategies

• Support the pre-qualification process and evaluation of contractors

• Assist in preparation of tender documents, including compiling Bills of Quantities/Schedule of Works, Schedule of Rates, and managing the tender process

• Compare tender returns and support clients in negotiating pricing with contractors and subcontractors

• Evaluate contract and administer contracts on behalf of clients, including valuations, variations and final accounts

• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants and contractors

• Certify final payment claims and prepare cost reports, including finalisation of the account, for client sign-off

• Provide cost advisory support to clients across all project stages, from feasibility through to final account

About you

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field (QS/Engineering), and/or up to five years' experience (CM/QS); up to eight years' experience (SQS) in a similar QS/Cost Consultancy position

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

• Good experience in the pre-construction as well as the construction phase of projects

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Attention to detail

• A structured and organized approach with an eye for detail