Senior Quantity Surveyor: Tender, Budgets & Subcontracts

WEE CHWEE HUAT SCAFFOLDING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

WEE CHWEE HUAT SCAFFOLDING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support tendering and contract documentation. You will interact with architects and clients, understand bid documents, perform quantity take-offs, and conduct cost analyses for construction works.

You will source subcontractors, negotiate quotes, draft contracts, and ensure timely submissions of progress claims. Strong teamwork, planning and time management are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Building Science or Quantity Surveying from a recognized university
• Proficient knowledge in building and construction works with detailed knowledge of building processes
• 3–5 years of experience in quantity surveying and contractual drafting
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Good planning and time management and ability to work under time pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist the Tender Manager in preparing tender and contract documents
• Interact with architects and clients
• Understand bid/tender documents, drawings and specifications
• Quantity take-off and prepare bill of quantities
• Undertake cost analysis for construction works
• Source subcontractors, negotiate quotes, draft and confirm contracts
• Coordinate with project manager and site team for subcontractors or specialized works
• Prepare clarifications, perform work valuation and certification with site team
• Submit progress claims and tax invoices to clients and consultants
• Certify subcontractor claims and arrange payments
• Keep track of budget and report for planning

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Planning

Education

Building Science / Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Get to know the Role:

- Assist the Tender Manager in preparing tender and contract documents

-Interact with the architect and/or the client

-Understand bid/tender documents/drawings/specifications

- Quantity taking-off and put together bill of quantities

- Undertaking cost analysis for construction works

- Subcontractors sourcing, negotiation and quotation confirmation including contract drafting and confirmation

- Communication with project manager and site team for works that require subcontractors or specialized workers.

- Communication with site team for preparation of clarifications, work valuation and certification

- Submission of progress claims and tax invoices to clients and consultants

- Certification of subcontractors claims and arrangement of payments

- Keep track of budget and report for planning

The Must-haves:

- Diploma / BSc degree holder in Building Science or Quantity Surveying from a recognized university

- Proficient knowledge in building and construction works with detailed knowledge for building processes

- Min 3-5 years experience in quantity surveying, contractual drafting

- Good teamwork and communication skills

- Good planning and time management skills

- A dynamic, positive and forward-thinking personality with the ability to work under time pressure

The Nice-to-haves:

- Use of QS software, AutoCad, BIM, etc.