Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all post-contract commercial and contractual activities from project award through project completion and final account settlement.
• Administer construction contracts in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, and project requirements.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to Project Managers and senior management to ensure effective project cost control and profitability.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, monitor cost performance, and provide regular cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections to management.
• Monitor project expenditure against budget and proactively identify cost overruns, commercial risks, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and submit Variation Orders (VO), claims, and cost proposals, ensuring timely agreement with clients and consultants.
• Liaise closely with project teams to ensure all variations, additional works, omissions, and contractual claims are properly recorded and valued.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly progress claims and supporting documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor payment certifications and actively follow up with clients and consultants to ensure timely certification and payment collection.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and certify subcontractor progress claims based on site progress, contractual terms, and completed quantities.
• Administer subcontract agreements, including variation assessments, payment certifications, contractual correspondence, and final account negotiations.
• Procure and appoint subcontractors and suppliers in collaboration with the procurement and project teams, ensuring commercial compliance and value for money.
• Prepare and review subcontract agreements, ensuring all contractual terms, scope of work, and commercial obligations are clearly defined.
• Attend site progress meetings, commercial meetings, coordination meetings, and client meetings to resolve contractual and commercial matters.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence, instructions, payment certificates, variations, claims, and project cost documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and applicable construction regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors on commercial management, contract administration, and cost control.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6-8 years of post-contract quantity surveying experience in the construction or interior fit-out industry.
• Strong knowledge of post-contract administration, cost control, variation management, subcontract administration, progress claims, and final account preparation.
• Proven experience in contract administration and commercial management under standard construction contracts.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, project costing, contractual procedures, and commercial risk management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and quantity surveying/cost management software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and supervise junior commercial team members.
• Familiarity with Singapore construction practices, regulations, and industry standards will be an added advantage.