Strategic Quantity Surveyor: Tender & Cost Estimation

FUCHI PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHI PTE LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveying professional to review tender documents and prepare detailed cost estimates. You will develop pricing across materials, manpower, machinery and subcontractors, while evaluating quotations and maintaining cost databases.

You will coordinate with Design, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure accurate quantities, methodologies and costs, and assist in budget development and post-tender negotiations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Tender Estimation

Costing

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Coordination

Education

Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tender/Estimation software

Microsoft Word

Job description

FUCHI PTE LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveying professional to review tender documents and prepare detailed cost estimates. You will develop pricing across materials, manpower, machinery and subcontractors, while evaluating quotations and maintaining cost databases.

You will coordinate with Design, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure accurate quantities, methodologies and costs, and assist in budget development and post-tender negotiations.