Senior Quantity Surveyor (CSA/MEP)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle in Singapore is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant within our Project & Development Services. The role involves preparing cost plans, taking off quantities, and advising on procurement strategies, with responsibility for tender administration and contract evaluation.

Fresh graduates are welcome. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a structured, tech-savvy approach.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in QS/Engineering or related field.
• Up to five years’ experience in CM/QS; up to eight years for SQS.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in pre-construction and construction phases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; tech-savvy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of cost plans with quantities and pricing.
• Consult with engineers, architects, designers and owners on changes.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies.
• Support pre-qualification and evaluation of contractors.
• Prepare tender documents and manage tender process.
• Compare tender returns and negotiate pricing with contractors.
• Evaluate contracts, including valuations and final accounts.
• Maintain relationships with clients and design consultants.
• Certify final payment claims and prepare cost reports.
• Provide cost advisory support across all project stages.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Education

QS/Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Project & Development Services

What this job involves

• Assist in preparation of cost plans including taking off quantities and pricing for projects.


• Confer with engineers, architects, designers and owners on changes and adjustments to cost plans


• Advising clients on procurement strategies


• Support the pre-qualification process and evaluation of contractors


• Assist in preparation of tender documents, including compiling Bills of Quantities/ Schedule of Works, Schedule of Rates, and managing the tender process.


• Compare tender returns and support clients in negotiating pricing with contractors and subcontractors


• Evaluate contract and administer contracts on behalf of clients, including valuations, variations and final accounts


• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants and contractors.


• Certify final payment claims and prepare cost reports, including finalisation of the account, for client sign-off


• Provide cost advisory support to clients across all project stages, from feasibility through to final account.


• Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations


• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field (QS/Engineering), and/or up to five years’ experience (CM/QS); up to eight years’ experience (SQS) in a similar QS/Cost Consultancy position.


• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.


• Have good experience in the pre-construction as well as the construction phase of projects


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy


• Strong communication and negotiation skills


• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills


• Attention to detail


• A great communicator with superb organizational skills


• A structured and organized approach with an eye for detail is also crucial, as is being tech-savvy.

Location: On-site –Singapore

Jones Lang LaSalle(“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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