Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor reports to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and assists in all costs and contractual issues in Main Contract as well as Sub-Contracts connected to the project.

A summary of the responsibilities for this position is, and not limited to, as follows:

Job Description

• Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts
• Involve in preparing regular cost reports including maintenance budget cost controls
• Assist in maintaining good documentation of events at site for variation order / EOT claims
• To work closely with the site storemen to ensure proper documentation of materials control
• Be familiar with the specifications and scope of works at various stages of the project so as to be able to advise the structural, architectural and M&E coordinators on the contracted design requirements
• Assist in the procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers of specified materials
• Attend technical meetings to keep abreast of design development issues and provide cost escalation alerts
• Learn and be adequately briefed on the contractual / legal rights of the Main Contractor in order to advise colleagues at site and the management on any choke points during the project.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 1 year of working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities in buildings projects worth at least S$25 million.
• Good analytical skills