Senior Quantity Surveyor

KIM TAI CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KIM TAI CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a procurement and cost-control specialist in Singapore to manage estimates, tendering, and budgeting across construction projects.

The role involves liaising with clients, architects, and suppliers to ensure accurate BOQs, effective cost management, and timely cost reporting, contributing to project value for money.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors for best prices and terms.
• Manage project budgets with forecasting and cost monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records of all project costs and financial transactions.
• Provide expert procurement, risk management, and cost-saving advice.
• Coordinate with design, sales, and project teams to align drawings with BOQs.

Job description

• Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms.
• Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures.
• Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per marking and RCP drawings.
• Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team.
• Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
• Preparing the initial quote and contract for the sales team from the company’s side.
• Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings.
• Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
• Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
• Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money.