Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Senior Quantity Surveyor reports to the Contracts Manager and assists in all costs and contractual issues in Main Contract as well as Sub-Contracts connected to the project.

A summary of the responsibilities of this position are, and not limited to, as follows:

Job Description

• Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts.
• Involve in preparing regular cost reports including maintenance budget cost controls.
• Assist in maintaining good documentation of events at site for variation order / EOT claims.
• To work closely with the Store Supervisor to ensure proper documentation of materials control.
• Be familiar with the specifications and scope of works at various stages of the project so as to be able to advise the structural, architectural and M&E coordinators on the contracted design requirements.
• Assist in the procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers of specified materials.
• Attend technical meetings to keep abreast of design development issues and provide cost escalation alerts.
• Learn and be adequately briefed on the contractual / legal rights of the Main Contractor in order to advise colleagues at site and the management on any choke points during the project.
• Adherence to safety practices in the workplace.

Value Add of Position

• Help the project’s bottom line by rigorously monitoring and implementing cost controls.
• Establish a good relationship with Client, Consultants and subcontractors to ensure that the project is smoothly managed in terms of resources and timeline.

Technical Competencies

• Robust knowledge of materials and construction at site
• Strong measurement skill
• Ability to use measurement software
• Good understanding of the principles of contracts

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education: Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities in buildings projects worth at least S$25 million
• Good analytical skills