Quantity Surveyor - Facade/Building Exterior

Quantity Surveyor - Facade/Building Exterior

Job Summary

You will lead quantity surveying activities for façade projects, delivering accurate cost estimates, managing procurement, and controlling project budgets to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, and project specifications to identify façade work requirements and scope
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, tender pricing, and complete tender submissions to support project bidding
• Source materials by obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to prepare cost comparisons
• Develop costing summaries, procurement schedules, and subcontractor packages to facilitate project planning and execution
• Assist in negotiating, appointing, and awarding subcontractor contracts to secure competitive and compliant agreements
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and recommend corrective actions to address cost overruns promptly
• Manage project variations by assessing cost and time impacts, preparing quotations, and negotiating with clients and subcontractors
• Assess subcontractors’ progress claims, prepare payment certificates, and finalize accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Verify submission of required subcontractor bonds, warranties, and supporting documents to maintain contract compliance
• Prepare regular cost reports and perform additional duties as assigned to support project management and decision-making

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Diploma, Degree, or higher in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience in façade, curtain wall, cladding, glazing, or building-envelope projects
Proficient in reading construction drawings and preparing quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and tender submissions
Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills demonstrated in project contexts
Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under tight deadlines