Quantity Surveyor – QS Manager (Tender & Maincon A1 Projects)

About the role

The Quantity Surveyor – QS Manager will lead the tender process for large‑scale construction projects, focusing on Maincon A1 and industrial development contracts. Reporting to senior management, you will drive pricing strategy, risk assessment and commercial control to secure competitive bids.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute tender strategy, lead internal review meetings and obtain management approvals.
• Oversee end‑to‑end tender preparation, including kick‑off meetings, allocation of responsibilities and timeline management.
• Review quantity take‑offs, Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules and cost build‑ups to ensure accuracy and market competitiveness.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations for technical compliance and scope alignment.
• Conduct value engineering and alternative proposal development.
• Assess contractual risks under PSSCOC, SIA, FIDIC and advise on mitigation measures.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (QS, design, planning, procurement, M&E) and manage tender queries, addenda and clarifications.
• Ensure tender submissions meet all requirements, are delivered on time and are supported by method statements and construction programmes.

Required profile

• Manager‑level experience in quantity surveying and tender management for construction projects, particularly Maincon A1 and industrial development.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with consultants, clients and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering competitively priced, risk‑controlled bids.

Required skills

• Quantity take‑off and measurement verification
• Bills of Quantities (BQ) preparation
• Cost estimation and pricing schedule development
• Tender management and submission coordination
• Construction contract knowledge (PSSCOC, SIA, FIDIC)
• Value engineering and alternative proposal creation
• Subcontractor evaluation and commercial risk assessment
• Construction programme and method‑statement preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from SGD 5,000 to SGD 9,000
• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) and variable bonus
• Comprehensive welfare and benefits package
• Clear career progression path within a leading construction recruitment firm
• Work location in Northeast Singapore with standard Monday‑Friday hours (8:30 am‑6:00 pm)