Job Descriptions:
- Assists the contract manager in providing effective support to project management teams by ensuring that the contracts are administered in accordance with contractual obligations and effective cost management strategies;
- Carries out pre-tender activities in the award of trade packages by conducting site show round and ensuring the completeness of tender drawings/documents;
- Seeks clarifications with the respective consultants regarding discrepancies in the scope of work and drawings; replace all addendum drawings and BQ pages after clarifications;
- Seeks quotation from the respective trades and follows up on submission of quotations;
- Takes up quantity as per BQ and the detailed breakdown in the Excel sheet;
- Reviews tender pricing with contract manager; understands the project schedule, profit margin and goodwill discount; attends tender interviews; goes through tender reply with contract manager and prepares reply accordingly;
- Reviews letter of appointments, contract drawings and documents and to highlight any deviation from the tender;
- Attends project kick off meetings and brief the scope of works with project team and management;
- Makes arrangements for insurance/factory licence/bond/pre-construction survey, fit out deposit if required;
- Follows up on making arrangements for sample submission;
- Attends consultant meeting with Project Manager;
- Negotiates with the respective supplier and appoints the specialist sub-contractors based on trade;
- Ensures the timely submission of VO cost on day to day or weekly basis and communicates with the project manager; timely submission of monthly progress claims; final account closing;
- Submits the progress claim on monthly basis;
- Follows up effectively on payment certificate and payment with the clients;
- Certifies sub-contractors claims based on site progress and quantity;
- Requests for AI/EI with the respective consultants;
- Attends internal and external project closure meetings with consultants;
- Submits the warranty based on contractual terms;
- Ensures PM’s submission of as built drawings and OM manual;
- Follows through with the landlord on refund of fit out deposit;
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Proficiency in construction cost estimation software and tools.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
