Quantity Surveyor - #1095060

QUANTITY SURVEYOR (Construction, Main-Con)

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation and Budgeting:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects based on the scope, drawings, and specifications provided

• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and cost plans to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting

• Conduct cost analysis and provide value engineering solutions to optimize costs without compromising on quality

• Ensuring proper checks and endorsements for all costing and payments

• Monitoring project costs and expenditures to ensure they stay within the available budget

Tendering and Procurement

• Prepare tender documents, including BoQs, specifications, and contract terms

• Assist in evaluating tenders and recommending the most cost-effective solutions for procurement

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with contractors and suppliers

Project Management

• Manage purchase orders of materials and verify site requests to align with project requirements and timelines

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors

• Coordinate closely with subcontractors on progress of work in line with project timeline and requirements

• Monitoring and measuring subcontractors' work and assisting in certifying valuations

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure cost-effective project delivery

• Track changes to the project scope and prepare cost-impact assessments for variations

Financial Reporting:

• Preparing and following up monthly progress claims in a timely manner

• Evaluating progress payments and variation orders (Vos)

• Ensure timely and accurate billing and payment processing in line with project progress

• Develop and maintain project financial reports, including cost-to-complete estimates, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections

Job Requirements:

·                Diploma in Building or its equivalent

·                3 years and above experience as QS in main-con companies

·                Proven ability in contract negotiation, contract administration & variation orders

·                Able to work independently, be meticulous, analytical with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, a good team player & able to meet tight deadlines

·                 Able to write and converse reasonably well in English (must)