Quantity Surveyor

Job Responsibilities Prepare cost estimates, Quotations, budgets, BOQ, tender pricing, and cost comparison for gas / water pipe laying, cable laying, reinstatement, and related civil works projects. Take off quantities from drawings, specifications, and tender documents for PowerGrid / PUB / utility infrastructure works. Prepare and submit progress claims, variation claims, final accounts, and supporting documents based on actual site measurements and work done. Monitor daily laying progress, meter records, work done quantities, and maintain accurate measurement / claim records. Verify actual site work done against quantities certified by the main contractor, and follow up on reduced meters, omitted works, or claim deductions. Evaluate subcontractor / supplier quotations, claims, and invoices, and prepare subcontract documents, work orders, and purchase orders. Monitor project costs, material costs, labour costs, machinery costs, subcontractor costs, certified amounts, outstanding claims, and payment status. Liaise with project team, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants on commercial, contractual, measurement, and claim matters. Prepare project cost reports, profit and loss analysis, and maintain proper records of quotations, claims, VO, invoices, payments, and commercial documents. Read and interpret construction drawings for quantity take-off, claim preparation, and project coordination, and use AutoCAD / relevant BIM software where required. Job Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Minimum 5 years and above relevant experience in construction, civil engineering, utility infrastructure, or pipe / cable laying projects. Experience in gas pipe laying, water pipe laying, cable laying, road reinstatement, excavation, utility works, PowerGrid / PUB / infrastructure projects preferred. Strong knowledge of tendering, cost estimation, BOQ, progress claims, variation orders, subcontractor claims, and final accounts. Must - read drawings, take off quantities accurately, and monitor site progress, work done measurements, and claim quantities. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD , and familiar with BIM / drawing coordination software . Good communication, coordination, negotiation, and record-keeping skills. Responsible, organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under tight deadlines. Must travel to worksites, clients’ offices, and attend site / project meetings as required. Preferred Skills / Attributes Good communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good record-keeping and documentation skills. Must work in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple projects / claims simultaneously. Committed, proactive, and able to follow up closely on claims, payments, and project cost matters.