Job Highlights

Job Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Cost Management
- Manage the full quantity surveying and cost management function for interior fit-out and renovation projects
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, project budgets, bills of quantities (BOQ) and tender documentation
- Review drawings, specifications and project requirements to determine quantities, costs and potential commercial risks
- Source, review and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
- Prepare tender comparisons and provide clear commercial recommendations to management
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contractual conditions with subcontractors and suppliers
- Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments and cash flow throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepare and manage variations, claims and other cost adjustments
- Review and assess subcontractor progress claims and payment applications
- Prepare monthly cost reports and provide regular updates on project financial performance
- Manage project final accounts, ensuring all costs are accurately reconciled and properly closed out

Contracts & Commercial Management
- Review, administer and manage contracts, subcontract agreements and purchase orders
- Assess variation orders, extension of time claims and other contractual or commercial submissions
- Identify, monitor and proactively manage contractual and commercial risks
- Liaise closely with project managers, designers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial matters
- Assist management in resolving contractual, commercial and cost-related issues
- Maintain accurate project cost records, documentation and supporting commercial information

Project & Team Collaboration
- Work closely with design and project teams to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets
- Provide commercial input during design development, procurement and value-engineering exercises
- Attend site meetings, progress meetings and project discussions as required
- Support procurement and project teams in achieving cost-effective and commercially sound project delivery
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior QS staff where applicable

Job Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience
Strong and proven experience in interior fit-out projects is essential
Experience in commercial office, retail, hospitality, F&B or corporate interior fit-out projects is preferred
Strong knowledge of construction costs, subcontractor pricing and interior fit-out materials
Proven experience in tendering, procurement, cost control, variations and final accounts
Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial management
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently and take ownership of commercial matters
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant quantity surveying or cost management software
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.
We wish you all the best in your career search.
Mavenside Consulting Pte Ltd | EA License No.: 20C0204
Kerine Tan | EA Personnel No.: R2095889

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Interior Fit-Out/5-day)