Quantity Surveyor

An opportunity to join WOLF - CBRE Design Collective, a global team of talented architecture and interior design professionals operating within the largest commercial real estate services company in the world. Our ambition is to deliver exceptional design solutions for our clients, working within a creative cultural environment of teamwork, innovation, and creative verve. We are a fast-growing design community strengthened by the extensive resources and services across CBRE’s global platform.

The Quantity Surveyor will work with the Wolf Design team members and Senior QS on design and design & build projects across Singapore and support the growth of our interior design & Build capability.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for all conventional aspects of project cost, procurement, and management of vendor and profit margin management of a design & build project. Plans and conducts evaluation selection of vendors, tracks project procurement lead time, pre-qualifies vendors, assists vendors, invoices, and manages contract administration into CBRE my Supplier, my buy platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Wolf Pack to help grow the interior design and build business locally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners in project management and advisory.
• Assist with management of the cost with the aim to increase design & Build project margin and risk management in project pitch.
• Carry out work plans for each project, managing cost and material/product delivery.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing project activities, workflow, and other day-to-day activities to ensure goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget, and other performance targets.
• Day-to-day responsibility for developing project cost, based on the programming requirements and budget parameters, and coordinating project documentation.
• Coordinates activities of the team engaged in preparing design concept, detail design, and completion of projects.
• Coordinates with outside consultants, engineering disciplines, and Project Managers for fee proposal.
• Coordinates activities with the team to establish J&A approval.
• Manage project profit.
• Review strategy for pitch where risk and cost are concerned.
• Work with Team Lead in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
• Lead by example and model behavior consistent with the company's values.
• Daily contact with the design team for all project cost/contract related matters, manage design lead requests to ensure we are providing exemplary service to our customers, and assist with building client relations.
• Coordination with Legal for contract review and compliance.
• Perform other related duties as and when required.
• Handle RPF Submission.
• Prepare cost estimates for projects and detail costing submission.
• Track the progression of the contract with regards to any variations.
• Good communication and negotiation skills are needed for discussion with team leader.
• Responsible for enhancing the overall value of the project while keeping to the standards and policies.
• Assess the degree of hazards and risks to ensure workplace safety is maintained.
• Develop cost reduction strategies to enhance the overall value of the project.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare the cost analysis for the project in order to ensure the overall value is enhanced.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• 3+ years in design industry with relevant experience.
• Relevant and appropriate experience in leading roles within reputable design firms.
• Substantial experience with workplace interiors.
• Relevant and appropriate experience in handling design & Build contracts.
• Experience with interior design specifications.
• Exceptional innovation and resourcefulness.
• Expert in all conventional aspects of technical design principles.
• Experience with Excel costing sheets.
• Ability to take on challenges and learn new technology platforms.