Senior Quantity Surveyor

Oung Construction (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering or construction management. The role involves managing the tendering process, procurement, and contract administration. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills, with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Join us to drive the success of our projects while every day presents a new challenge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of work experience in quantity surveying or cost management role.
• Proficiency in cost estimation software/tools.
• Very strong capability in vendor management and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Involved in tendering exercise and contract award.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), negotiate and monitor contracts.
• Track changes to design/construction work and adjust budget accordingly.

Skills

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Cost Estimation Software

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Involved in tendering exercise right up to completion to select bidders, preparation of tender documents and tender submission as well as contract award.
2. Take-off quantities, prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ, drawings and specifications for the calling of quotations).
3. Source for sub-contractors and suppliers, quantity measurement, costing and estimation for both pre-contract and post contract.
4. Pre and post tender/contract negotiation, administration, and monitoring.
5. Track changes to the Design/ Construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly.
6. Price and forecast the cost of different materials required for the project.
7. Procurement responsibilities including tender document preparation, calling for quotation for sub-contract works, evaluate, and compare costs before awarding the works for sub-contract package.
8. Follow up on invoice preparation, purchase order, work order, sub-contract agreement and letter of award to sub-contractors and/or suppliers.
9. Monitor and evaluate work progress and assess sub-contractor’s progress payment claims and variation order claims before certification. This will include contract administration for any variation or change for both Sub-contracts and Main Contracts.
10. To follow up on monthly progress claims in a timely manner.
11. Involved in respective site, client, and consultant meetings.
12. Liaise closely with project sites for related claims.
13. Attending Virtual or Face to Face Weekly Progress/ Contracts/Sales Meetings and Reporting.
14. Finance reporting/update to Finance Department.
15. Perform other QS-related duties.

Job Requirements:

1. Only Singaporeans / Permanent Residents need apply.
2. Minimum Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
3. Minimum 5-10 years of work experiences in quantity surveying or cost management role.
4. Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing and procurement in same or similar industry.
5. Very strong capability in vendor management and contracting in same or similar industry.
6. Able to drive development of organisation-wide Procurement SOP, including service agreement / contract reviews of various projects.
7. Proficiency in cost estimation software/tools, involves in sourcing and purchasing, billing etc.
8. Strong analytical and numerical skills.
9. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.