Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

• Take full responsibility for cost management and contract administration for main-contractor projects, including progress claims, payment certifications, variation orders(VO), and final account settlement.

• Prepare, submit, and follow up on progress claims, variation orders submissions, and cost documentation with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Maintain proper records and tracking of all variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondences to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Carry out monthly valuation of work done, monitor project costs, control budgets, and forecast final project costs.
• Attend project, coordination, and site meetings, working closely with the project and site teams to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Assist in tender preparation, costing, and submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tender requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers, including detailed price comparison and value engineering where applicable.
• Prepare and issue Work Orders(WO) and Letters of Award (LOA) to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist in procurement planning, materials ordering, and coordination with site operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Building, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Singapore construction industry, preferably with main-contractor project exposure.
• Able to work independently, proactive, and able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Possess strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiar with construction cost management practices.