Quantity Surveyor

Job Responsibilities

Collect tender documents and check for completeness

Study and review the tender documents, which include specifications, drawings, commercial requirements and technical requirements

To co-ordinate with the relevant departments on commercial items e.g. insurance cover etc

To co-ordinate and obtain technical information in order to do cost estimates

Where required, to carry out material take-off including man-hours estimates; obtaining material / equipment prices from both local and oversee vendors; obtaining quotes on services ad subcontracting works

To attend site visits and clarification meetings with the customer

Compilation of quotations, comparison of quotes, review of prices, selection of competitive prices and summarising subcontracts, materials and equipment

Estimation of indirect costs e.g. staffs, site establishment and other miscellaneous costs

To compile unit rates, construction equipment rates and other cost information required for the bid

To assist in preparation of tender summary for management review

Checking of proposal against tender requirements

To prepare supporting information for the management during tender negotiation stage

To assist in working out quantities for tender, project variations and progress claims

To assist the Project Managers in working out quantities for variations and progress claims

To prepare the post-contract transfer of documents

To prepare subcontract documents

Other duties as assigned by the Departmental Manager

Job Requirements

At least Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building/Construction/Civil Engineering

Minimum 2 years relevant working experiences in local construction industry