Senior Site QS: Cost Control & Subcontract Leadership

job lions pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Lions Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor to oversee contract administration, procurement, and cost control on-site. You will manage variation claims, progress payments, and monthly cost reporting while coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

The role requires mentoring junior staff and effective communication with the site team to ensure smooth project progression.

Responsibilities

• Attend to contract matters related to Client/Consultants and ensure site staff are aware of contract obligations.
• Source Sub-contractors and suppliers, request quotations, compare costs, and issue POs to meet project budget.
• Prepare progress claims and assess subcontractor claims; prepare payment vouchers to secure adequate project cash flow.
• Monitor and update monthly cost reports to HQ/PM to support budget adjustments.
• Identify variation works and submit VO claims.
• Study architect instructions and report time/cost implications to PM.
• Assist site coordination and arrange meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend project/technical meetings and advise PM on cost queries.
• Carry out measurements and take-offs for claims/payments to avoid overpayment.
• Coordinate with site team to prepare documents for monthly progress reports (cash flow, sub-contractor lists, VO/AI lists).
• Calculate final project costs and advise PM on final account settlement.
• Mentor junior staff.

Job description

Job Lions Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor to oversee contract administration, procurement, and cost control on-site. You will manage variation claims, progress payments, and monthly cost reporting while coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

The role requires mentoring junior staff and effective communication with the site team to ensure smooth project progression.