Tender & Estimation Manager

fuchi pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

fuchi pte. ltd. is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor/Tendering professional to support preparation and submission of competitive tenders for ERSS and construction projects in Singapore.

You will perform quantity take-offs, cost estimation, pricing, and supplier sourcing while maintaining cost databases. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, specs, preparing pricing for materials and subcontractors, coordinating with design, operations and commercial teams, and ensuring timely tender

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering or construction management.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction tendering, estimating or QS work.
• Experience with ERSS, civil engineering, temporary works or construction is an advantage.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and tender/estimation software; able to read drawings and specs.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, scope of works and contract requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost estimates.
• Develop detailed tender pricing for materials, manpower, machinery, subcontractors and other costs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, clarifications and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with Design, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to verify methodology, quantities and costs.
• Identify tender risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential commercial issues.
• Monitor market prices and construction cost trends to improve competitiveness.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Coordination

Education

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tender/Estimation software

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 & Reviewquantity 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 updatecost 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 inQuantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Managementor related discipline.

• Preferably2–5 years of experiencein construction tendering, estimating or quantity surveying.

• Experience inERSS, civil engineering, temporary works or constructionis an advantage.

• Familiar with LTA projects is an advantage

• Good knowledge of construction materials, methodology and costing.

• Proficient inMicrosoft 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.