Job Description

Responsibilities:

- Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documents.

- Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors for the best prices and Payment terms.

- Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.

- Maintaining accurate records and documentation of project-related costs and financial transactions.

- Understanding client requirements and performing quantities takeoff from Drawings

- Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications, and contract conditions for resolution.

- Monitoring and controlling project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities.

- Participating in pre-tendering activities with clients, architects, and project managers, raising relevant pre-bid queries.

- Preparing initial quotes and contracts for the sales team.

- Coordinating with design team to analyze architectural and service drawings.

- Managing valuation of work done, handling claims, and managing variations.

- Preparing interim and final valuations, variations, and claims at the construction site.

- Conducting feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.

- Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize project outcomes and achieve value for money.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the construction industry (Civil & MEP).
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.
• Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out, residential, hotel or retail projects.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.

Job Type: Full-time