QS Manager

Role

Overview

Lead and

manage the end-to-end tender process, contract management, project

costing, and project closure while guiding and mentoring a team of

Quantity Surveyors. Ensure competitive, compliant, and timely

tender submissions and maintain strong stakeholder engagement

throughout project

lifecycles.

Key

Responsibilities

1.

Tender Management &

Leadership

Manage, mentor, and lead a team of QS

professionals.

Develop tender strategies,

allocate resources, and monitor schedules to meet submission

deadlines.

Review, approve, and ensure

accuracy and competitiveness of tender documents and

pricing.

Identify and mitigate contractual,

technical, and cost risks at the tender stage.

Implement best practices and digital tools to optimize

tendering

processes.

2.

Detailed Tender

Process

A.

Project & Tender Evaluation

i. Evaluate

project type, size, client, and consultant details.

ii.

Record project title, submission date, and closing

date.

iii. Study specifications and drawings; highlight

key bid points and special

requirements.

B. Tender Document

Handling

iv. Arrange collection of all

tender documents, drawings, and necessary information.

v.

Check completeness of tender documents upon receipt.

vi.

Make enquiries and resolve outstanding tender

information.

C. Tender Review

& Submission

ix. Submit completed

tender for Contract Manager verification.

x. Arrange for

endorsement and submission of tenders.

xi. Amend and

resubmit tenders in response to client / consultant requests or

addenda.

D. Post-Tender &

Variation Management

xii. Process and

advise on project variation claims; liaise with Project Managers on

variation and claim matters.

xiii. Maintain tender status,

submit tender reports, and suggest

improvements.

E. Scheduling &

Compliance

xiv. Prepare and monitor tender

submission schedules.

xv. Follow responsibility and

authority matrix in duty

execution.

G. General

Duties

xvi. Undertake any other scope

necessary to complete tender / costing jobs.

xvii. Perform

any other related duties as

assigned.

3. Contract

Management

Ensure legal compliance in contract management, including

Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods like Adjudication and

Arbitration.

Review Extension of Time (EOT)

implications, differentiating from liquidated damages (LD), and

manage resolutions.

Understand collaborative

contracting processes.

Review and ensure

understanding of contract terms (main and subcontract).

Obtain necessary approvals and maintain contract records

and communications.

Safekeep contract

agreements securely in digital

storage.

4.

Project

Costing

Use software tools such as PDF X-change Editor, Glodon

International (TMEC / TBQ), and Autodesk Revit / CAD for quantity

take-offs and cost assessments.

Oversee

procurement processes including sourcing, negotiation, and price

analysis.

Manage budgeting and cost control

including Variation Orders (VO) - both budgeted and

non-budgeted.

5.

Project

Closure

Administer payment certification according to the

Security of Payment Act (SOPA) and relevant standards

(PSSCOC / SIA).

Manage preparation, submission,

assessment, and negotiation of VOs and final accounts.

Ensure fulfillment of Defects Liability Period (DLP)

responsibilities.

Manage back charges and

contract close-out

procedures.

6.

Meetings & Stakeholder

Communication

Lead and represent the company in project, tender, and

cost-related meetings.

Proactively engage

internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to resolve

contract and cost issues professionally and

timely.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,

Sustainable Infrastructure in Building Services, Quantity

Surveying, or equivalent.

Experience in

MEP / HVAC / ACMV projects is an advantage.

Familiarity with data analysis concepts is a

plus.

Proficient with modern digital

solutions : modelling take-off software, RPA, advanced Excel / Google

Sheets, and AI / ML tools.

Strong leadership,

negotiation, and communication skills.

Excellent command of English (written and

spoken).

Ability to lead teams and thrive in a

dynamic and evolving

industry.

Advantages

Remunerations

• 5-day work week

Annual Wage

Supplement (AWS) included

Annual Incentive

Trip

Sponsorship and support for further

learning and education

Comprehensive medical

benefits