Senior Quantity Surveyor - Pasir Ris - ref. r7968023

 A.  Job Summary:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site) assists the Senior Manager, Contracts in day-to-day operations. Duties include preparing cost estimates and plans and managing all costs involved for the project while administering contractual, tender, and claim issues.

(B) Essential Job Functions:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site) is responsible, but not limited to, the following:

• Take off the quantity and evaluate quotations from approved vendors.
• Prepare subcontract documents and purchasing agreements.
• Measure the as-built works progressively.

• Performs cost estimates.
• Prepares and updates cash flow charts.
• Identify variation works.
• Verify progress claims submitted by subcontractors/suppliers and prepare payment responses/certificates.
• Liaise with consultants QS on progress payments and variation orders.
• Estimate subcontractors’ final cost.

• Responsible for the compliance to safety & occupational health practices to be implemented in the Contracts Section.

(C) Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Building, or Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the procurement of construction projects and/or building variation works.
• Experience in the construction industry.

(D) Personality:

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead subordinate Contracts staff and provide supervision/instructions to the staff.

(E) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Good knowledge of Quantity Surveying and Contracts Administration.
• Good construction knowledge which will be an asset for procurement and variation claims.
• Familiar with tender and post-contract management processes.
• Strong time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage particular tasks in charge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues quickly