Senior Quantity Surveyor (Procurement)

Talent-Merge; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage procurement for road construction and civil infrastructure projects in Singapore. You will handle RFQs, tender documents, evaluate quotations and lead negotiations for favorable terms.

With at least 10 years in QS, including 5 years in LTA road projects, you will oversee subcontract administration, payment assessments and final accounts while coordinating with project teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

Qualifications

• Must have procurement and contract management expertise.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor quotations and conducting commercial comparisons.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for subcontractors, suppliers and trades for road construction and civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare RFQs, tender documents and scope of work packages.
• Evaluate quotations and provide tender award recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations for cost-effective procurement outcomes.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders and related documents.
• Manage subcontract administration including progress payments, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor procurement schedules and ensure alignment with construction programme.
• Maintain procurement and contract registers and track tender evaluations and changes.
• Identify commercial risks and assist cost control and reporting.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve procurement and contractual issues.

Skills

Procurement management

Subcontract tendering

Commercial evaluation

Contract negotiation

Subcontract administration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Salary Range: S$5,000-$5,500

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process forsubcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades for road construction and civilinfrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements andprocurement procedures.
• Prepare and issue requests forquotations (RFQs), tender documents and scope of work packages to prospectivesubcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate subcontractor andsupplier quotations, conduct commercial comparisons, and providerecommendations for tender awards.
• Lead commercial negotiations withsubcontractors and suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, favourablecontractual terms and cost-effective procurement outcomes.
• Prepare, review and administersubcontract agreements, purchase orders and other contractual documents inaccordance with project requirements.
• Manage subcontract administration,including progress payment assessments, variation evaluations, claims,contractual correspondence and final account settlements.
• Monitor procurement schedules,subcontract commitments and material purchasing activities to ensure timelydelivery and alignment with the project construction programme.
• Maintain accurate procurement andcontract registers, track approval workflows and ensure proper documentation oftender evaluations, awards and contractual changes.
• Monitor subcontract costs,identify commercial risks and support cost control, budget forecasting andreporting to the Commercial Manager.
• Coordinate with project managers,engineers, construction teams and other stakeholders to resolve procurement andcontractual issues, ensuring compliance with project specifications,contractual obligations and applicable LTA requirements.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in QuantitySurveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of QuantitySurveying experience, including at least 5 years of experience in LTA roadconstruction or major civil infrastructure projects in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of procurementmanagement, subcontract tendering, commercial evaluation, contract negotiationand subcontract administration for road construction projects.
• Proven experience in managingsubcontract packages, progress payments, variations, claims, final accounts andcost control for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation,communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to workindependently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Clarence Khoh
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