Strategic Quantity Surveyor: Tendering & Cost Control

ARCHILITE ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCHILITE ENGINEERING PTE LTD is seeking a skilled professional to manage tendering, cost estimation and contract administration for facade, cladding and related works in Singapore. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review drawings and BOQs, and assist in tender submissions and profitability assessments.

You will also monitor project costs, manage progress claims, procurement and supplier coordination, coordinate with project teams, and deliver monthly cost reports to support decision

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender quotations.
• Review tender drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BQ).
• Carry out quantity take-offs for materials, labour and equipment.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender submissions and cost breakdowns.
• Assist management in evaluating project profitability.
• Prepare monthly project cost reports.
• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets.
• Track material, manpower, equipment and subcontractor expenses.
• Identify cost overruns and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Monitor project cash flow and forecast remaining costs.
• Prepare monthly progress claims to main contractors.
• Verify subcontractors' progress claims.
• Follow up on payment certifications.
• Monitor retention sums and outstanding payments.
• Prepare final accounts and project cost reconciliation.
• Prepare material requisitions and purchase requests.
• Coordinate with suppliers on pricing and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate subcontractor pricing and negotiate competitive rates.
• Work closely with purchasing, accounts and project teams.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Drafters and site teams.
• Attend project meetings and site inspections when required.
• Review drawings and identify discrepancies affecting costs.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI) relating to commercial or quantity matters.
• Maintain proper records of variations, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Submit monthly project financial reports.
• Prepare budget-versus-actual cost comparisons.
• Monitor project gross profit margins.
• Highlight commercial risks and potential losses.
• Support management in tender pricing and commercial decisions.

Job description

ARCHILITE ENGINEERING PTE LTD is seeking a skilled professional to manage tendering, cost estimation and contract administration for facade, cladding and related works in Singapore. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review drawings and BOQs, and assist in tender submissions and profitability assessments.

You will also monitor project costs, manage progress claims, procurement and supplier coordination, coordinate with project teams, and deliver monthly cost reports to support decision