Quantity Surveyor Manager

• Setting up and leading estimation department
• Prepares RFQ for estimation purpose on studying and pre-construction phase,
• Prepare and forecast cash flow at estimation and contractual phase with Client.
• Working closely with Project Director to set up suitable work breakdown structure, initial procurement plan and procurement matrix for estimation purpose.
• Reviews work specifications, take-off quantity, costing and liaise with contractors and suppliers during studying phase.
• Arrange proper transfer of budget from studying phase to procurement and construction phase.
• Understands the contractual terms and works to ensure that other stakeholders such as Project Team Members, Accounts and Finance understands and complies with the terms,
• Assists Project Director with all daily commercial/contract operations at studying phases including coverage of duties in his absence,
• Provides effective support to Project Team and establish good working relationship with Project Managers, Clients, contractors, and suppliers,
• Assists in resolving contractual and commercial issues with clients.
• Co-ordinates with procurement manager to ensure expenses within budget,
• Working closely with Procurement Manager to maintain qualified vendor list.
• Liaise with Procurement manager to capture lesson learnt from procurement phase to improve estimation process.
• Negotiates with vendors for cost reduction and optimization of their offer during studying phase.
• Assists to coach and train junior Quantity Surveyors.
Main Stakeholders:
- Internal:
• Legal Counsel
• Project Director
• Finance/Accounting Managers
- External:
• Contractors
• Sub-contractors
• Vendors
• Clients