Senior Quantity Surveyor

KAJIMA OVERSEAS ASIA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee critical aspects of construction projects. In this pivotal role, you will analyze measurements, manage tender documentation, and implement procurement strategies to ensure project success. Your expertise will guide cost planning and control, while your leadership will foster strong relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will shine, contributing to the successful delivery of construction objectives. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Singapore building construction industry.
• Recognized Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for taking and analysing measurements and reviewing tender documentation.
• Manage post-contract administration processes and lead project meetings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Building or equivalent

Tools

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Job description

Job role description:

• The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for taking and analysing measurements, as well as reviewing tender documentation. He/She will implement procurement strategies and review returned tender documents. He/She reviews cost estimates and cash flow forecasts to communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. He/She manages the complete post-contract administration processes. He/She leads project meetings with customers and supports with dispute resolution matters when required. He/She builds relationships with customers and liaises with contractors, specialists and sub-contractors to help develop resource plans and monitor costs and profitability of construction works to deliver the customers’ and/or project objectives.
• He/She is analytical and detail-oriented. He/She is a team player with excellent leadership skills. He/She can guide his team on solving problems. He/She is organised and able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. He/She will usually be stationed in the office or project work sites to perform his/her duties.

Key Tasks - Prepare measurements and tender documentation

· Analyse Building Information Modelling (BIM) models to validate cost plans

· Edit contract bills

· Analyse schedule of rates

· Draft preliminaries and trade preambles

· Review technical specifications prepared by technical consultants

· Analyse measurements, admeasurements, and re-measurements

Key Tasks - Drive cost planning and control

· Review cost analyses

· Review outline and detailed approximate cost estimates

· Analyse cost plans and detailed budgeting

· Review cost-in-use studies and life-cycle costing of building and installation and/or components

· Review cash flow projections

· Review cost checking processes during design development

· Interface with relevant stakeholders to advise alternative designs or methods of construction

· Review periodic cost reports

Key Tasks - Define tender and procurement strategies

· Carry out pre-qualifications

· Implement procurement strategies

· Review documentation to invite tenders from contractors, specialists or sub-contractors on a competitive or negotiated basis

· Evaluate tender returns

Key Tasks - Manage post-contract administration

· Advise on payment regimes

· Analyse claims on behalf of relevant parties

· Review valuations and recommendations for interim payments to contractors, specialists and sub-contractors

· Review and price assessment of variation cost claims

· Review final accounts

· Conduct contractual risk evaluations

· Lead project meetings

· Support the development of dispute resolution strategies

Job Requirements

• Recognized Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the Singapore building construction industry, with the Main contractor preferred
• Good communicative skills, ability to interact with people of all levels and teamwork