QUANTITY SURVEVOR

ndustry: Construction – Façade, Curtain Wall, Cladding, Roofing & Structural Steel Works

1. Tendering & Cost Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender quotations.

• Review tender drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BQ).

• Carry out quantity take-offs for materials, labour and equipment.

• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Prepare tender submissions and cost breakdowns.

• Assist management in evaluating project profitability.

2. Contract Administration

• Review subcontract agreements and contractual requirements.

• Prepare and evaluate subcontractor quotations.

• Monitor contractual obligations, payment terms and project budgets.

• Prepare variation orders (VO) and additional work claims.

• Assist in resolving contractual and commercial issues.

3. Project Cost Control

• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets.

• Track material, manpower, equipment and subcontractor expenses.

• Prepare monthly project cost reports.

• Identify cost overruns and recommend cost-saving measures.

• Monitor project cash flow and forecast remaining costs.

4. Progress Claims & Payments

• Prepare monthly progress claims to main contractors.

• Verify subcontractors' progress claims.

• Follow up on payment certifications.

• Monitor retention sums and outstanding payments.

• Prepare final accounts and project cost reconciliation.

5. Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Prepare material requisitions and purchase requests.

• Coordinate with suppliers on pricing and delivery schedules.

• Evaluate subcontractor pricing and negotiate competitive rates.

• Work closely with purchasing, accounts and project teams.

6. Project Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Drafters and site teams.

• Attend project meetings and site inspections when required.

• Review drawings and identify discrepancies affecting costs.

• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI) relating to commercial or quantity matters.

• Maintain proper records of variations, claims and contractual correspondence.

7. Reporting to Management

• Submit monthly project financial reports.

• Prepare budget-versus-actual cost comparisons.

• Monitor project gross profit margins.

• Highlight commercial risks and potential losses.

• Support management in tender pricing and commercial decisions.