Senior Quantity Surveyor

sen lin construction pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sen Lin Construction Pte. Ltd. is seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control and contract administration on main-contractor projects in Singapore.

You will prepare and submit progress claims and variation orders, maintain records of all contractual correspondences, and participate in tender costing and submission. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure with project and site teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Building, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Singapore construction industry, preferably with main-contractor project exposure.
• Able to work independently, proactive, and able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Possess strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for cost management and contract administration for main-contractor projects, including progress claims, payment certifications, variation orders, and final account settlement.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on progress claims, variation orders submissions, and cost documentation with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain proper records and tracking of all variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondences to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Carry out monthly valuation of work done, monitor project costs, control budgets, and forecast final project costs.
• Attend project, coordination, and site meetings, working closely with the project and site teams to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Assist in tender preparation, costing, and submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tender requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers, including detailed price comparison and value engineering where applicable.
• Prepare and issue Work Orders and Letters of Award to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist in procurement planning, materials ordering, and coordination with site operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Progress claims

Final account settlement

Variation orders

Monthly valuation

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Records management

Education

Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Building

Job description

Job Description

• Take full responsibility for cost management and contract administration for main-contractor projects, including progress claims, payment certifications, variation orders (VO), and final account settlement.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on progress claims, variation orders submissions, and cost documentation with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain proper records and tracking of all variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondences to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Carry out monthly valuation of work done, monitor project costs, control budgets, and forecast final project costs.
• Attend project, coordination, and site meetings, working closely with the project and site teams to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Assist in tender preparation, costing, and submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tender requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers, including detailed price comparison and value engineering where applicable.
• Prepare and issue Work Orders (WO) and Letters of Award (LOA) to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist in procurement planning, materials ordering, and coordination with site operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Building, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Singapore construction industry, preferably with main-contractor project exposure.
• Able to work independently, proactive, and able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Possess strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.