Job Description & Requirements
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking international general contractor and construction manager, specialising in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology/mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a privately held, employee-owned company that has grown to a multi-billion-dollar organisation with offices around the world, making it one of the largest general contractors in the USA and a great story of entrepreneurial success.
Based in Singapore, DPR’s Asia Pacific operations bring global, technical and construction expertise to the Asia Pacific region. A BCA registered contractor, DPR specializes in the commercial, advanced technology and life sciences markets.
The Quantity Surveyor should have at least 5 years of commercial experience. He/She will be responsible and accountable for all financial aspects of the project and report to the Project Manager.
He/She will work closely with all members of the Project Team and will be responsible for the following:
Proposal Stage
During the proposal stage the Quantity Surveyor in conjunction with the Proposals Team contributes, if applicable, to:
- Preparing the budget and prelims build-up
- Obtaining Contractor bids and compiling the pricing document
- Assist in the preparation of the final proposal document.
Pre-Construction Stage
- Production of Procurement Strategy document for approval by the professional team and Client (in conjunction with the Project Manager)
- Pre Qualification of Trade Contractors not on the approved database.
- Production of Trade Package Procurement Document in conjunction with Team Leader/Nominated Manager and Construction Manager for issue to Design Team and for use in production of bid documentation
- Budgeting and Costing - Comments on existing Cost Plan, prepare a detailed cost plan for monitoring costs of the Project
- Procurement - Prepares Proposed List of Tenderers in conjunction with the Project Manager and the Construction Manager, if applicable; monitors the Tender Event Schedule; compiles the trade contract bid documents, carries out tender analysis and issues Purchase Orders; instructs Contractors; advises on product selection, specifications; assists with value engineering; advises on the selection of Trade Contractors
- Information Control - assists with the distribution of drawings and other relevant information.
Construction Stage
- Procurement - Continues the pre-construction tasks
- Attends Design Team meetings and Contractor meetings as appropriate
- Assist in control of all drawings and other information
- Manages Change Orders in conjunction with the Project Manager: Analyses impact on overall costs and program; Offers alternative solutions; Raises Change Orders, and maintains Change Order Log; Agrees fixed price with Client's team and Contractors
- Prepares and issues Addendum Purchase Orders
- Valuations - Prepares, submits and agrees on periodic valuations for work completed to date with Contractors and the Client
- Cost Control and Reporting: prepares Final Account Reconciliation; creates a regular budget and price updates; updates computerised Cost Control System; prepares the Monthly Cost and Progress Report.
Post-Construction Stage
The Quantity Surveyor will assist in the close out of the project including:
- Agreeing final accounts with Trade Contractors and the Clients representatives
- Closing the project financially
- Organising the archiving of project documentation
- Preparing draft and final Cost Value Reconciliation and Cost Report Reconciliation.
Qualifications
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, manage project teams, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
- Ability to mentor others and lead by example
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
- Ability to create and support team morale
- Able to manage the monthly reporting process including cost value reporting (CVR)
- Experience in commercial management of sub-contractors including procurement, valuations and final accounts
- Knowledge and experience of dispute resolution
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Project and Accounting Cost Management software (Procore or similar).
- 5+ years of experience, preferably within DPR’s core markets
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or other commercially related discipline
- A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude
- Preferably have good knowledge of Corporate Fit-out .
People who succeed at DPR are:
- Honest and trustworthy
- Self-aware and personable
- Humble, patient and selfless
- Open, imaginative and creative
- Positive, energetic and with a sense of urgency
DPR has been internationally recognised for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose “We Exist to Build Great Things,” and four core values: integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, titleless organisation that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit www.dpr.com.
