Senior Cost Estimator

Key roles and responsibilities

· Be a leader in the QS Dept; guide the junior QS

· Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities which involves quantity take-off, materials sourcing, measuring and estimating costs used in the tendering process

· Quantity take off and cost estimation

· Assist Project Director/Manager in contractual issues

· Evaluate progress payment and VOs, and cost benefit analysis

· Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work

· Manage resolution of contractual claims of a wide variety of projects from per-tender to post-contract stage

· Assist in handling and managing all cost aspects of interior design and project management from inception to completion

· Prepare progress claims in a timely manner

Skills & Experience

· 5+ years of experience within a Design & Build or similar working environment as a Quantity Surveyor

· Preferably specialized in Architecture/Interior Design or equivalent.

· Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

· Experienced in large commercial/corporate office fit out projects preferred (new build and renovations would be advantageous) including knowledge of MEP.

· Previous experience of delivering projects with an understanding of challengers faced in terms of skill in time, cost and quality control and how to overcome them and exceed expectations

· Knowledge in MS Office including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Power Point

· May required to travel around APAC