Quantity Surveyor (Cost Manager), Infrastructure

About the role

The Infrastructure team manages the group's Internet infrastructure, data centers, connectivity, cloud, networking, servers, storage, software, platforms and security. As a Quantity Surveyor under the Data Center Engineering team, you will work with engineering and commercial colleagues on cost planning, procurement, contract administration and commercial management of data center projects. The role covers cost estimation, tender evaluation, contract administration and project cost control, with exposure to CSA works, M&E infrastructure and colocation fit-outs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, cost plans, cash-flow forecasts and financial reports for data center and colocation projects.
• Assist with quantity take-offs, measurements, BQ, SOR and cost assessments for CSA and M&E works, civil and structural works, equipment procurement, fit-outs, maintenance contracts and facility management.
• Work with the senior Cost Manager and project commercial team on cost control, budget monitoring, cost reporting and risk identification.
• Help prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules, commercial specifications and procurement strategies, and take part in tender evaluations and award recommendations.
• Support contract administration: review progress claims, variation orders, extension-of-time and loss-and-expense claims, and contractual entitlements.
• Evaluate value-engineering opportunities and alternative construction methods with engineering teams.
• Support commercial evaluation of colocation proposals and coordinate with external quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Assist with cost reporting, contract close-out and final account reconciliation, and contribute to cost benchmarking and historical cost databases.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Economics, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in quantity surveying, construction cost management, consultancy, procurement or contract administration; experience with a quantity surveying or construction commercial team is strongly preferred.
• Experience in CSA quantity surveying and cost management is preferred; M&E quantity surveying experience is also encouraged.
• Exposure to data center, industrial, commercial or mission-critical infrastructure projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Singapore construction contracts (SIA, PSSCOC) is advantageous.
• Relevant professional membership or certification (e.g., SISV, RICS, IQSI, RISM) is a plus.

Required skills

• Construction measurement, cost estimation, bills of quantities, tendering, contract administration, variation assessment and final accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets; familiarity with cost-estimating software, AutoCAD, BIM-based take-off or commercial management tools is advantageous.
• Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management and clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.