Strategic Tender & Cost Estimator

Y3 CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Y3 Construction Pte. Ltd. invites qualified individuals to join the quantity surveying team for tenders and project cost control.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining tender documents, measuring quantities from drawings, and producing proposals and quotations for customers. The role involves evaluating price comparisons, cost summaries, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure tender requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying and 0–3 years of related experience.
• Strong ability to read specifications and building drawings.
• Fresh graduate or early career candidate with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and manage tender documents, including BOQ, clarifications and unit prices.
• Carry out taking off quantities and measure quantities from drawings.
• Prepare proposals and quotations for customers and cost evaluations.
• Prepare tender documents to subcontractors/vendors for quotations.
• Source quotations for trade works and perform price comparisons and cost analyses.
• Raise tender queries or design discrepancies for timely clarification.
• Ensure supplier equipment selection and subcontractor quotes meet tender requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates considering materials, labour, equipment and related costs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Tender negotiations

Measurement & quantity take-off

Cost control

Value engineering

Contract administration

Documentation & records

Communication & collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Y3 Construction Pte. Ltd. invites qualified individuals to join the quantity surveying team for tenders and project cost control.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining tender documents, measuring quantities from drawings, and producing proposals and quotations for customers. The role involves evaluating price comparisons, cost summaries, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure tender requirements are met.