Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the full commercial and tender process including:

Tender & Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates
• Review tender drawings and specifications
• Take-off quantities accurately
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ)
• Request and compare supplier/subcontractor quotations
• Prepare tender submissions
• Conduct value engineering and cost optimisation

Quantity Surveying

• Prepare quotations and cost proposals
• Prepare variation order (VO) quotations
• Cost analysis and budgeting
• Material quantity verification
• Cost planning throughout project lifecycle
• Track project costs against budget

Contract Administration

• Review contracts and identify commercial risks
• Prepare subcontract agreements
• Prepare payment claims
• Evaluate subcontractor claims
• Prepare final accounts
• Assist with contract negotiations

Project Commercial Support

• Monitor project cost performance
• Forecast project profitability
• Identify potential cost overruns
• Prepare commercial reports
• Assist Project Managers on cost matters

Business Improvement

We are looking for someone who is willing to contribute beyond the typical QS role by helping us:

• Improve quotation templates
• Improve tender workflow
• Standardize costing database
• Develop pricing history database
• Improve commercial documentation
• Streamline QS processes
• Build a strong commercial department

Requirements

Minimum Diploma or Degree in:

• Quantity Surveying
• Building
• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• M&E Engineering
• or related discipline

Experience:

• 3-8 years relevant QS experience preferred
• Experience in Singapore construction industry
• Experience in Electrical / M&E projects will be an advantage
• Experience with HDB, BCA or Government projects is preferred

Technical Skills

Must have:

• Quantity Take-off
• Cost Estimation
• Tender Preparation
• BQ Preparation
• Variation Orders
• Progress Claims
• Final Accounts
• Contract Administration

Good to have:

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• AutoCAD drawing reading
• Bluebeam (advantage)
• Planswift/Cubit (advantage)
• CostX (advantage)

Soft Skills

We value attitude more than titles.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Honest
• Responsible
• Independent
• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Positive
• Proactive
• Willing to improve systems
• Team player
• Good communication skills