Senior Tender & Estimation Engineer

FUCHI PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHI PTE LTD is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor/Tender Analyst to support preparation and submission of competitive tenders. Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, cost estimation, pricing, supplier sourcing, and tender documentation for ERSS and construction projects.

You will review drawings, prepare pricing for materials, manpower, machinery and subcontractors, and coordinate with Design, Operations, and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction tendering, estimating or quantity surveying.
• Experience in ERSS, civil engineering, temporary works or construction is an advantage.
• Familiar with LTA projects is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and tender/estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, scope of works and contract requirements.
• Prepare & Review quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost estimates.
• Develop detailed tender pricing for materials, manpower, machinery, subcontractors and other project costs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender comparison sheets and recommend suitable pricing based on cost and market conditions.
• Coordinate with Design, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to verify construction methodology, quantities and costs.
• Assist in developing project budgets, cost breakdowns and pricing summaries.
• Identify tender risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential commercial issues.
• Prepare tender submissions, including pricing schedules, clarifications and supporting documents.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings and assist with post-tender negotiations.
• Maintain and update cost databases, supplier/subcontractor rates and historical tender information.
• Monitor market prices and construction cost trends to improve tender competitiveness.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete and submitted within the required deadlines.
• Perform other commercial and estimation duties assigned by management.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Tender software

Word

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the preparation and submission of competitive and commercially sound tenders by carrying out quantity take-offs, cost estimation, pricing, subcontractor/supplier sourcing, and tender documentation for ERSS and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, scope of works and contract requirements.
• Prepare & Review quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost estimates.
• Develop detailed tender pricing for materials, manpower, machinery, subcontractors and other project costs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender comparison sheets and recommend suitable pricing based on cost and market conditions.
• Coordinate with Design, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to verify construction methodology, quantities and costs.
• Assist in developing project budgets, cost breakdowns and pricing summaries.
• Identify tender risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential commercial issues.
• Prepare tender submissions, including pricing schedules, clarifications and supporting documents.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings and assist with post-tender negotiations.
• Maintain and update cost databases, supplier/subcontractor rates and historical tender information.
• Monitor market prices and construction cost trends to improve tender competitiveness.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete and submitted within the required deadlines.
• Perform other commercial and estimation duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Preferably 2–5 years of experience in construction tendering, estimating or quantity surveying.
• Experience in ERSS, civil engineering, temporary works or construction is an advantage.
• Familiar with LTA projects is an advantage
• Good knowledge of construction materials, methodology and costing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and tender/estimation software.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings & specification and Traffic diversion
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Good communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and meet tight tender deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Tender submissions completed accurately and on time.
• Estimation/pricing accuracy.
• Tender win rate and competitiveness of submitted prices.
• Accuracy of quantity take-off and cost build-up.
• Timeliness of quotation sourcing and tender evaluation.
• Quality of tender documentation and commercial risk identification.
• Accuracy of estimated project cost versus actual project cost.