Tender Manager / QS Manager – Quantity Surveying (Building Main Contractor)

EA RECRUITMENT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Recruitment Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Tender Lead for building construction projects at our client’s headquarters in Singapore. You will manage the complete tender process, review drawings and BOQ, and present strategic recommendations to management.

The role requires a diploma or degree in QS/Construction, at least seven years of tendering experience, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement and contracts teams. Competitive salary SGD 7k–9k.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in QS/Construction required.
• At least seven years of tendering experience in building construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete tender process for building construction projects from invitation to submission and clarification.
• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQ and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate tender kick-off meetings and responsibilities across the tender team.
• Develop tender strategies, submission schedules and pricing approaches.
• Monitor tender progress and ensure timely submissions.
• Lead internal tender reviews and present recommendations to management.

Skills

Tender management

Costing & commercial review

Contract review

Value engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Pricing strategy

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related

Job description

• Established Main Contractor
• Basic $7000 to $9000 (Depending on Experience)
• Working location: Headquarters (North-East Singapore)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm)
• Building construction and main contractor experience required

Job Responsibilities:

Tender Management

• Lead the complete tender process for building construction projects, from tender invitation through submission and post-tender clarification.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities and contractual requirements.
• Conduct tender kick-off meetings and coordinate responsibilities across the tender team.
• Develop tender strategies, submission schedules and pricing approaches.
• Monitor tender progress and ensure accurate, complete and timely submissions.
• Lead internal tender reviews and present recommendations to management for approval.

Costing and Commercial Review

• Review quantity take-offs, pricing schedules, cost estimates and detailed cost build-ups.
• Evaluate direct costs, preliminaries, productivity assumptions, contingencies and Schedule of Rates.
• Source, review and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Ensure quotations comply with the required technical scope and commercial terms.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities and tender pricing.
• Lead value engineering, alternative proposals and cost-optimisation exercises.
• Advise management on pricing strategy, tender competitiveness and commercial risks.

Contract and Risk Review

• Review tender conditions and construction contracts, including PSSCOC, SIA or FIDIC.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks relating to liquidated damages, payment terms, variations, design responsibilities and project obligations.
• Prepare tender qualifications, commercial clarifications and risk-mitigation proposals.
• Recommend suitable pricing contingencies based on identified risks.

Coordination and Tender Submission

• Coordinate with the Quantity Surveying, Technical, Design, Planning, Procurement, Project and M&E teams.
• Manage tender queries, addenda and clarification responses.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on tender requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of method statements, construction programmes and supporting technical documents.
• Attend tender interviews, presentations, negotiations and clarification meetings.

Post-Tender and Handover

• Conduct post-tender evaluations and tender win-and-loss reviews.
• Lead the handover of awarded tenders to the Project and Contracts teams.
• Review the Letter of Award, Contract Agreement, Bills of Quantities, Schedule of Rates, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure the final contract documents are consistent with the approved tender offer.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or adverse contractual changes before execution.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of relevant tendering experience in the building construction industry.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NG DIAUM YEE (R2198031)

EA Recruitment Pte Ltd

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