Quantity Surveyor

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reports to Project Director on the management of subcontractors including the assessment and selection, placing orders and having financial control of work undertaken.
• Assist in day-to-day procurement administration and manage project budgeting.
• Manage correspondence including the timely pricing and agreement of variations, effective handling of contract, and early settlement of disputes / claims.
• Arrange off-site material visits and attend tender interviews.
• Obtain quotations, liaise and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Responsible for measuring quantities and taking off quantities, preparing costing and budget for tenders and awarded projects.
• Prepare and analyse cost comparison before and after completion of projects.
• Liaise and establish rapport with architects and developers, consultants, quantity surveyor.
• Handle certification of claims for subcontractors and suppliers for progress payment and finalisation of accounts.
• Prepare variation orders, claims, final accounts, settlement, and sub-contractor payments.
• Ensure that up-to-date project files with proper documentation are maintained.

Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Capable of working independently as well as part of the overall contracts team.
• At least 3-4 years experience in representing the main contractor/consultants for residential and conservation projects in Singapore is highly preferred.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, contract administration & handling variation orders.
• Good communication and presentation skills, as well as time management.