Senior Quantity Surveyor

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site) to manage day-to-day operations, including cost estimates and project budgeting. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in procurement for construction projects and strong leadership and organizational skills. Responsibilities include evaluating quotes, managing costs, and supervising contracts staff, ensuring compliance with safety practices in the Contracts Section.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement for construction projects.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and plans.
• Manage project costs and contractual issues.
• Liaise with consultants on payment and variances.

Skills

Quantity Surveying knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Building, or Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site) assists the Senior Manager, Contracts in day-to-day operations. Duties include preparing cost estimates and plans and managing all costs involved for the project while administering contractual, tender, and claim issues.

Essential Job Functions

Quality

• Take off the quantity and evaluate quotations from approved vendors.
• Prepare subcontract documents and purchasing agreements.
• Measure the as-built works progressively.

Procurement, Contract, VOs, EOTs

• Performs cost estimates.
• Prepares and updates cash flow charts.
• Identify variation works.
• Verify progress claims submitted by subcontractors/suppliers and prepare payment responses/certificates.
• Liaise with consultants QS on progress payments and variation orders.
• Estimate subcontractors’ final cost.

Safety

• Responsible for the compliance to safety & occupational health practices to be implemented in the Contracts Section.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Building, or Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the procurement of construction projects and/or building variation works.
• Experience in the construction industry.

Personality

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead subordinate Contracts staff and provide supervision/instructions to the staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good knowledge of Quantity Surveying and Contracts Administration.
• Good construction knowledge which will be an asset for procurement and variation claims.
• Familiar with tender and post-contract management processes.
• Strong time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage particular tasks in charge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues quickly