Senior Quantity Surveyor – Cost Control & Team Lead

ENNOBLE TALENTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ENNOBLE TALENTS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a capable project contract administrator to oversee contractual obligations with clients, consultants, and sub-contractors, ensuring clarity of scopes and proper execution.

The role covers procurement, cost reporting, variation claims, and coordination with subcontractors to maintain project cash flow and progress. Mentorship of junior staff is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Handle contractual matters involving the Client, Consultants, and Sub-contractors, and ensure site staff understand their contractual obligations toward both the client and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Source Sub-contractors and Suppliers, invite quotations, conduct cost comparisons, and raise purchase order requests, always aiming to secure the best pricing and terms within the project budget.
• Prepare and submit progress claims to the Client, evaluate Sub-contractors' claims, and prepare payment vouchers for approval, ensuring healthy and sufficient project cash flow.
• Track and update the monthly cost report to HQ and the PM, capturing project expenses and financial status so that timely site adjustments can be made where necessary.
• Identify variation works and submit the corresponding claims.
• Review Architect's Instructions issued and report any time and cost implications promptly to the PM to support well-informed decisions.
• Support the team with site coordination and arrange meetings with Sub-contractors and Suppliers to drive work progress as needed.
• Attend project and technical meetings and advise the PM on cost queries raised by the Owner or Consultants to keep site progress running smoothly.
• Carry out accurate measurement and quantity take-offs for claims and payment purposes to prevent any overpayment.
• Work with the site team to compile the necessary documents for monthly progress report submissions — including cash flow, Sub-contractors list, AI list, and VO list — for the Client and Consultants.
• Finalise the overall project cost and individual trade costs, and advise the PM on final account settlement with the Client and Sub-contractors, ensuring all parties are agreeable to the cost assessment.
• Able to manage and mentor junior staff.

Job description

ENNOBLE TALENTS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a capable project contract administrator to oversee contractual obligations with clients, consultants, and sub-contractors, ensuring clarity of scopes and proper execution.

The role covers procurement, cost reporting, variation claims, and coordination with subcontractors to maintain project cash flow and progress. Mentorship of junior staff is also expected.