QS Manager (Quantity Surveyor Manager) / Tender Manager (Main Contractor)

• Established Main Contractor

• Basic $6,000 to $9,000 (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 end-to-end tender process for building construction projects.

• Conduct tender kick-off meetings and assign responsibilities to team members.

• Lead internal tender review meetings and obtain management approval.

• Advise management on pricing strategy, commercial risks and tender competitiveness.

• Monitor tender progress and ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time.

Costing and Commercial Review

• Review quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules and detailed cost build-ups.

• Ensure direct costs, preliminaries, productivity assumptions, contingencies and Schedule of Rates reflect current market conditions.

• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for technical compliance, scope alignment and commercial competitiveness.

• Ensure consistency between drawings, specifications, consultants requirements and tender pricing.

• Lead value engineering, alternative proposals and cost optimisation exercises.

• Establish quotation submission timelines and follow up closely with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Maintain an updated subcontractor and supplier database for tender enquiries.

Contract and Risk Management

• Review contract conditions, including PSSCOC, SIA and FIDIC.

• Identify contractual and commercial risks relating to liquidated damages, payment terms, variation mechanisms and design liabilities.

• Prepare tender qualifications, commercial clarifications and risk-mitigation proposals.

• Review and approve the Schedule of Rates before submission.

• Recommend appropriate pricing contingencies to management.

Coordination and Submission

• Coordinate with the Quantity Surveying, Technical, Design, Planning, Procurement, Project and M&E teams.

• Manage tender queries, addenda and clarification responses with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Oversee the preparation of method statements, construction programmes and technical submissions.

• Ensure tender submissions comply with all requirements and are submitted in the correct format.

• Attend tender interviews, presentations, negotiations and post-tender clarification meetings.

Post-Tender and Contract Handover

• Conduct post-tender analysis 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, BQ, Schedule of Rates, drawings, specifications and contractual conditions.

• Ensure all final contract documents align with the company's tender offer before management sign-off.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies, omissions or adverse contractual changes before execution.

• Ensure a smooth transition from the pre-contract to post-contract stage.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in tendering and contract management.

• Strong experience working with a main contractor.

• Proven experience in building construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of tender costing, contract review and commercial risk management.

Candidates are encouraged to apply this position via Apply Now button with the following information in the resume

. Work experiences and job responsibilities

. Current and Expected salary

. Reason for leaving

. Date of availability

. Education background

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NG DIAUM YEE (R2198031)

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