Senior Assistant QS - Construction Cost & Contracts Lead

Swift Search Global Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Search Global Pte Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager – Quantity Surveying for construction projects in Jurong/West Singapore. The role leads a QS team in contract administration, cost control and tendering, with responsibilities across pre- and post-contract activities.

You will review estimates, monitor budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to manage commercial risk and maximise value on multiple projects, including potential HDB work.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying within Singapore's construction industry.
• Experience handling both pre-contract and post-contract QS functions.
• Strong knowledge of tendering, cost estimation, cost planning, contract administration, progress claims, variation orders, cost control and final accounts.
• Experience leading or supervising a QS team would be advantageous.
• Experience working on HDB construction projects would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Quantity Surveying team in contract administration, cost management, tendering and overall commercial matters for construction projects.
• Establish, implement and monitor project cost plans, budgets and cost control measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review quantity take-offs, measurements and cost estimates to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying activities.
• Manage the tendering process, including preparation of tender documentation, tender analysis, evaluation and recommendations.
• Coordinate the bid proposal process, including gathering critical information, coordinating internal resources and preparing final bid submissions.
• Manage progress claims, subcontractor claims, variation orders and other contractual and commercial matters.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, forecasts and overall project costs.
• Manage and facilitate the assessment and settlement of final accounts.
• Review contractual requirements and identify potential commercial and contractual risks.
• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the identification of potential business and project opportunities and contribute relevant commercial and market information.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and relevant subject-matter experts to support tender and project requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to members of the QS team to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost estimation

Tendering

Contract administration

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management

Job description

Swift Search Global Pte Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager – Quantity Surveying for construction projects in Jurong/West Singapore. The role leads a QS team in contract administration, cost control and tendering, with responsibilities across pre- and post-contract activities.

You will review estimates, monitor budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to manage commercial risk and maximise value on multiple projects, including potential HDB work.