What you will be doing :
- Report to Cost Manager and/or Head of Department (HOD) for all cost management and contracts administration service assigned.
- QS to be assigned to both Pre Contract and Post Award cost management activities in both Design & Build (D&B) and traditional consultancy (PMC) opportunities and awarded projects.
- QS to complete all quantity surveying work in CostX cost software or template confirmed by Client, Cost Manager and HOD. This applies for both D&B and PMC opportunities and projects.
- QS to prepare SOW and Cost Plans utilizing first principles, % sqft, sqft rates analysis for the development of details Cost Plans for all opportunities and awarded projects.
- QS to ensure Post Award Construction budgets are developed for all Design & Build projects and to assist Cost Manager and/or HOD in communicating construction budgets to project teams prior to commencement. QS to monitor procurement activities for all secured projects they are involved in at Pre Contract stage and advise any over / under budgets on their initial cost plans/ SOWs.
- QS to prepare tender documents, tender evaluation report, variation agreements and render professional advice on any penalties, liquidated damages when deem necessary.
- Review and prepare specifications, evaluate and recommend tender submissions
- QS to carry out cost control to ensure that all procurement activities are managed within the allocated budgets as specified by Client or PDS project teams.
- QS to prepare and report financial projections and carry out budgetary and expenditure control of contractor contract prior to commencement of work.
- Carry out contract documentation and preparation relating to tender acceptance and contract execution.
- Prepare and recommend monthly progress payment claims and final account submitted by the supplier/contractors and ensure timely and complete submission for payment.
- Evaluate and carry out joint measurement with suppliers / contractors on their claims for Purchase Order/ Works Order
- Administer contract works to be carried out by Contractors (before and after start of work)
- Compile, check, certify and confirm Supplier/Contractor invoices to ensure that the invoices tally with Purchase Order / Works Order.
- Obtain and monitor the Performance Bonds, Bankers Guarantees and any other forms of insurances.
- QS to assist Project teams for all financial close out activities associated with awarded projects
About you :
- Experience in cost management and contracts administration services.
- Experience in both Design & Build and traditional consultancy projects.
- Ability to develop Scope of Work (SOW) and Cost Plans using first principles, % sqft, and sqft rates analysis.
- Skill in preparing Post Award Construction budgets and communicating them to project teams.
- Experience in monitoring procurement activities and advising on budget discrepancies.
- Capability to prepare tender documents, evaluation reports, and variation agreements.
- Strong ability to review specifications and evaluate tender submissions.
- Competence in cost control to manage procurement activities within allocated budgets.
- Aptitude for financial projections, budgetary controls, and contractor contract management.
- Proficient in contract documentation, including tender acceptance and execution.
- Experience in managing progress payment claims and final account submissions.
- Skill in conducting joint measurements with suppliers/contractors for claims verification.
- Ability to administer contract works and ensure compliance with Purchase Order/Works Order.
- Familiarity with managing Performance Bonds, Bankers Guarantees, and insurance requirements.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Career development and a promote from within culture
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
