Senior/Quantity Surveyor

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site) to assist in daily operations and manage project costs. This role involves preparing cost estimates, evaluating vendor quotations, and overseeing compliance with safety practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying and Contracts Administration, coupled with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to successful project delivery and ensure high standards in procurement and contract management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement of construction projects or building variation works.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience managing a team of Quantity Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and plans while managing project costs.
• Evaluate quotations, prepare subcontract documents, and manage progress claims.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contracts Administration

Cost Estimation

Team Leadership

Time Management

Communication Skills

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:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site) is responsible, but not limited to, the following:

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.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in managing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• 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.