Quantity Surveyor

Job role description:

• The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for taking measurements and drafting tender documentation. He/She is involved in preparing for tender and analysing the tender returns. He/She prepares cost estimates based on technical specifications and prepares costing details for further analyses. He/She is responsible for the complete cost management and contract administration of the project, including preparing claims and final account settlement.
• He/She is detail-oriented and meticulous in his work. He/She possesses knowledge of the industry, construction materials, procurement methods and regulations. He/She communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in written reports. He/She possess strong numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills. He/She will usually be stationed in the office or project work sites to perform his/her duties.

Key Tasks - Prepare measurements and tender documentation

. Process measurements into various forms of contract bills

. Prepare schedule of rates

. Assist to draft preliminaries and trade preambles

. Assist in the review of technical specifications prepared by technical consultants

. Conduct measurements, admeasurements, and re-measurements

Key Tasks - Drive cost planning and control

. Conduct cost analyses

. Prepare outline and detailed approximate cost estimates

. Prepare cost plans

. Prepare cost-in-use studies and life-cycle costing of building and installation and/or components

. Prepare cash flow projections

. Conduct cost checking during design development

. Conduct cost evaluation of alternative design or method of construction

. Prepare periodic cost reports

Key Tasks - Define tender and procurement strategies

. Assist with pre-qualifications

. Adhere to procurement strategies

. Prepare tender documents and/or appropriate Conditions of Contract to invite tenders from contractors, specialists or sub-contractors on a competitive or negotiated basis

. Analyse tender returns

Key Tasks - Manage post contract administration

. Communicate payment regime to relevant stakeholders

. Prepare valuations for interim payments and/or recommendations for payment to contractors, specialists and sub-contractors including recommendations for payment

. Measure variation of cost claims

. Prepare claims on behalf of relevant parties

. Prepare final accounts and/or relevant pricing variations

. Attend project meetings

Job Requirements

• Recognized Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the Singapore building construction industry with the Main contractor preferred
• Experience in high-rised buildings, mixed developments & healthcare projects with contract sum more than $100 million
• Good communicative skills, ability to interact with people of all levels and teamwork