Tender & Estimation Engineer (Snr)

FUCHI PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHI PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor/Tendering professional to manage tendering from document review to final submissions, ensuring accurate costings.

You will prepare take-offs, cost estimates and pricing, obtain supplier quotes, and coordinate with Design, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in tendering or quantity surveying, strong Excel skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Experience with LTA projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction tendering, estimating or quantity surveying.
• Experience in ERSS, civil engineering, temporary works or construction is a plus.
• Familiar with LTA projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, costing, and methodologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and tender/estimation software.
• Able to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent 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 and review quantity take-offs and 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 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

Tendering

Estimating

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

tender/estimation software

Job description

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.