Senior Quantity Surveyor (Construction)

geonamics (s) pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

geonamics (s) pte ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs, contracts and subcontractor accounts to ensure budgets and contractual requirements are met.

Responsibilities include tender costing, budgets, progress claims and final accounts, with emphasis on rigorous measurement, negotiation and multi-deadline management. Strong Excel and QS software proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably with experience managing projects independently.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, costing, tendering, contract administration and claims management.
• Able to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Meticulous, responsible and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings, specifications and contract documents; prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Prepare project budgets, monitor costs and cash flow, and report on project profitability.
• Prepare and submit progress claims with supporting documents; follow up on assessment, certification and payment.
• Identify, evaluate and submit variation orders, including substantiation and negotiation of additional costs.
• Source suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations and negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Prepare subcontract agreements, assess subcontractor progress claims and recommend payments.
• Maintain records of site instructions, work completed, variations and other contractual correspondence.
• Advise project teams on contractual obligations, notice requirements and potential commercial risks.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, project managers and site teams to resolve quantity, cost and contractual matters.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Guide junior quantity surveyors and review their work for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender submissions

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Budget control

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction field

Tools

Excel

QS software

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for managing project costs, contracts, progress claims and subcontractor accounts to ensure projects are completed within budget and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings, specifications and contract documents; prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Prepare project budgets, monitor costs and cash flow, and report on project profitability.
• Prepare and submit progress claims with supporting documents; follow up on assessment, certification and payment.
• Identify, evaluate and submit variation orders, including substantiation and negotiation of additional costs.
• Source suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations and negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Prepare subcontract agreements, assess subcontractor progress claims and recommend payments.
• Maintain records of site instructions, work completed, variations and other contractual correspondence.
• Advise project teams on contractual obligations, notice requirements and potential commercial risks.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, project managers and site teams to resolve quantity, cost and contractual matters.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Guide junior quantity surveyors and review their work for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably with experience managing projects independently.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, costing, tendering, contract administration and claims management.
• Able to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Meticulous, responsible and able to manage multiple deadlines.