Senior Quantity Surveyor - MEP

Pro-Matrix Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Matrix Pte Ltd is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our HQ team in Singapore. You will support procurement, prepare tender documents, budgets and bills of quantities, and take-offs for tenders and projects, ensuring cost control from early estimates to post-contract delivery.

You will liaise with stakeholders, review vendor submissions for scope compliance, negotiate favorable terms, manage procurement records in SharePoint/Autodesk, and monitor risks and variations to keep

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-tender and post-contract administration.
• Good understanding of construction sequences and change orders.
• Ability to read M&E drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support tender and project procurement processes with internal stakeholders.
• Develop tender documents, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Take-off quantities for tenders and projects.
• Review vendor submissions for scope compliance and gaps.
• Assist in negotiation with vendors for favorable terms.
• Manage budget and cost control for construction projects.
• Handle progress claims and payments; ensure contractual compliance.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity measurement

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication and presentation

Team player

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying or equivalent, with at least 3 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint/Autodesk

Job description

• Responsible for estimating the costs of materials, labour, and equipment required for a construction project.
• Support in overseeing the management and control of project budgets.
• Provide comprehensive cost reports and analysis to management and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and mitigate financial risks associated with tenders/projects.
• Be versed in Contract administration, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Mentor team of quantity surveyors, providing guidance and support.
• Source for quotations from specialists, suppliers and sub-contractors selectively.
• Gather and input cost data in procurement related tools and applications.
• Source the market for new vendor and support vendor pre-qualification process, registration process according to ISO standards.
• Support in vendor management database by providing new updates from existing vendor if any.
• Manage relationships with organisational network and external vendors to facilitate a transparent and efficient work process.
• Be open and support the use of technologies and electronic tools in procurement, vendor and cost management platforms.
• Contribute to ongoing records and information review to determine the effectiveness of work processes and procedures.

As HQ Based QS:

• Assigned as team members on tender/ project basis to support the procurement process which includes but is not limited to:
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain procurement-related documentation,
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand the procurement needs and support as necessary,
• Establish scope of works and demarcation for respective trades,
• Develop tender documents, budgets and bills of quantities,
• Take off quantity for tenders/ projects,
• Support in vendor clarification or queries for scope of works and demarcation,
• Support to review vendor submissions to ensure submissions are compliant to scope of works/demarcation established,
• Assess and analyse vendor submissions to identify scope/measurement gaps,
• Lead with Procurement’s support in the assessment and recommendation to internal stakeholders for shortlist and/or Tender Committee Team for award,
• Lead with Procurement’s support in the negotiation with vendors for most competitive cost and terms and conditions favourable to the company,
• Maintain procurement-related documentation in a consistent and prompt manner in Sharepoint/Autodesk and according to ISO standards,

As Project QS:

• Support Projects Team in managing the budget for the construction project, ensuring that costs stay within the budgeted amount.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Responsible for preparing and administering contracts for the construction project, including negotiating most competitive costs and terms and conditions favourable to the company, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Controlling costs throughout the construction project, managing changes to the project scope and finding ways to reduce costs without compromising quality, by considering alternative materials or construction methods.
• Support the Change order process which includes identifying valid variations to claim and for claim, quantity take-off, scrutinize, analyse material and labour costs, providing cost estimates and managing cost information.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the construction project, including ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Handle progress claims, progress payments and finalization of accounts
• To attend tender interviews, site show-rounds and liaise with consultants, quantity surveyors, architects, developers and contractors on certification of claims for payments and variation orders.

Requirements：

• Good understanding of and able to read M&E drawings
• Estimating and quantity measurement skills
• Experienced in pre (tender) and post contract administration
• Good knowledge of construction sequence and able to implement change order processes
• Organized and process orientated
• Cost sensitive and eye for detail
• Possess analytical thinking skills
• Good team player
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in the field of quantity surveying, construction cost management, delivery of construction projects, or eqv., Or,

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying or equivalent with at least 4 years in the field of quantity surveying, construction cost management, delivery of construction projects or eqv., Or,

• Minimum 5 years working experience in quantity surveying, construction engineering or related field.