- Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
- Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms.
- Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
- Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures.
- Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team.
- Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
- Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
- Coordination with the design team for analyzing architectural and service drawings.
- Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
- Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
- Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, construction management or a related field.3+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the construction industry.Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lump sum in commercial fit-out, residential, hotel or retail projects.Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.