Tender QS & Estimator — Construction Bids & Costing

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Tender QS/Estimator to prepare accurate tender submissions, price BOQs, and engage subcontractors for fitting-out projects.

You will review BOQs, coordinate with project managers, and support post-tender negotiations, with a focus on cost efficiency. The role requires experience in pre-contract tendering and a strong eye for detail; working location is Dhoby Ghaut.

Qualifications

• Experience in tender/pre-contract roles in fitting-out or construction projects.
• Able to prepare BOQ, quantity take-off, tender pricing and quotation comparison.
• Familiar with subcontractor and supplier sourcing, tender enquiries, and tender documentation.
• Able to identify tender discrepancies, omissions, project risks, and cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate tender submissions.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers in a timely manner.
• Identify and engage suitable subcontractors and suppliers based on project scope, capability, capacity, and location.
• Review and input Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and prepare tender pricing documents.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify technical requirements and obtain competitive quotations.
• Verify quantities, conduct measurement checks, and identify any omissions or discrepancies in the BOQ.
• Ensure all project scopes are captured during tender preparation.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure tender submissions meet RFP and client requirements.
• Review tender documents and recommend value engineering or cost-saving alternatives where suitable.
• Manage tender addenda and ensure subcontractors price based on the latest tender information.
• Prepare and submit tender queries or RFIs to consultants and clients where clarification is required.
• Compile preliminary cost estimates, including project preliminaries and staffing requirements, in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Evaluate and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare commercial analysis and recommendation reports.
• Complete estimating documentation and ensure compliance with company estimating procedures.
• Prepare tender assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and pricing clarifications for final submission.
• Support post-tender negotiations, clarifications, and handover to the project delivery team upon successful award.

Skills

Tendering

BOQ preparation

Pricing & Quotation

Vendor Sourcing

Cost Analysis

Tender Enquiries

Job description

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Tender QS/Estimator to prepare accurate tender submissions, price BOQs, and engage subcontractors for fitting-out projects.

You will review BOQs, coordinate with project managers, and support post-tender negotiations, with a focus on cost efficiency. The role requires experience in pre-contract tendering and a strong eye for detail; working location is Dhoby Ghaut.