Senior Quantity Surveyor

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Tell employers what skills you have

Analytical Approach
supplier liaison
Managing Subcontractors
Record Keeping
scientific discipline
Claims
Construction Cost Control
Contract Administration and Management
Liaising with commercial team
Work Under Pressure
Tendering Process
Consulting
Civil Engineering
Value-Based Pricing
Monthly Accruals
Able To Work Independently