QS Unit Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the client in overseeing Quantity Survey related works on projects assigned both locally and in Singapore.
• Maintain cost data base for both Philippine market and Singapore market.
• Coordinate communication between project team members, contractors and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
• Facilitate progress meetings with contractors and manage progress claims to the client on weekly and monthly basis.
• Document and follow-up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
• Determine and highlight any project changes. Evaluate the potential contractual risks due to the changes and prepare contingency plans to minimise the risks.
• Monitor project progress, identify contractual claim related issues, risks, or delays, and propose adjustments to schedules or strategies as necessary.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports on project status, developments, and outcomes.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
• Undertake project tasks assigned by Project Manager, when required.
• Manage team of QS personnel to produce high quality and timely deliverables.
• Report to local Manager in Philippines and overall QS unit head in Singapore
• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
• Perform risk, value management, and cost control.
• Advise on procurement strategies and contractual matters.
• Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Prepare and analyze costings for tenders.
• Allocate work to subcontractors and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Monitor and report on project progress and prepare valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with legal and quality standards throughout the project.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior surveyors and other team members.
  
  
  

• Bachelors degree in civil engineer / Quantity Survey or related field of study.
• Proven experience in construction project management or a similar role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Willing to accept Project-base status
• Willing to be stationed in Manila throughout the assignment.